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Delhi High Court Questions Patanjali Over ‘Dhokha’ Remark in Chyawanprash Ad, Reserves Order on Dabur’s Plea

Delhi High Court Questions Patanjali Over ‘Dhokha’ Remark in Chyawanprash Ad, Reserves Order on Dabur’s Plea

New Delhi, November 2, 2025 — The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned Patanjali Ayurved for using the word “dhokha” (meaning “fraud” or “deception”) to describe other chyawanprash brands in its recent advertisement campaign. The court remarked that while a company can promote its own product, it cannot disparage competitors.Justice Tejas Karia, hearing a plea filed by Dabur India, asked Patanjali’s counsel, “You can claim that you are the best, but you cannot call others ‘dhokha,’ which in the English dictionary means fraud and deception.”The bench has reserved its order on Dabur’s plea seeking an interim injunction against Patanjali’s allegedly…
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Delhi High Court Slams Ramdev Over ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remarks, Cites Contempt Concerns

Delhi High Court Slams Ramdev Over ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remarks, Cites Contempt Concerns

New Delhi, May 1, 2025 – The Delhi High Court has come down heavily on yoga guru Ramdev for allegedly violating its earlier orders by reiterating his “sharbat jihad” allegations against Hamdard's Rooh Afza brand in a new video.Justice Amit Bansal, while hearing Hamdard National Foundation’s contempt plea, remarked that Ramdev “lives in his own world” and appears to be “not under anyone’s control.” The court noted that the fresh video bore the same tone and substance as the previous one, prompting it to consider contempt of court action.The judge said, “In view of the last order, his affidavit, as…
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