Kerala HC Stays Proceedings In Criminal Cases Against Patanjali, Its Founders Ramdev & Balkrishna Over Alleged False Ads

The Kerala High Court has stayed criminal proceedings against Patanjali, Baba Ramdev, and Acharya Balkrishna in seven cases related to alleged false advertisements. The charges fall under Section 3(d) of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. Justice V.G. Arun noted that while cognizance was taken by jurisdictional courts based on Drugs Inspector complaints, the matter requires detailed consideration. The stay offers temporary relief to Patanjali and its founders, pending further instructions from the public prosecutor, and highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny over misleading medical advertisements.