New Delhi: The manufacturing licenses of 14 products of Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd and Divya Pharmacy have been "suspended with immediate effect", the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority (SLA) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The authority told the top court that on April 16, the Drug Inspector/District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer, Haridwar, had filed a criminal complaint before the Chief Judicial Magistrate against yoga guru Ramdev, his associate Balkrishna, Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Limited. Sections 3, 4 and 7 of the Prescription Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act.
The apex court is hearing the case related to misleading advertisements of Patanjali Ayurveda Limited.
In the affidavit filed in the apex court, the SLA has given details of the action taken against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.During the hearing on Tuesday, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah strongly criticized SLA for its "inaction" in the matter for six years and said that if she wants "sympathy and compassion" she should be honest with the court. Will have to happen. ,
The affidavit was filed through Dr Mithilesh Kumar, joint director of SLA Ayurvedic and Unani Services, Dehradun.
"The SLA issued orders dated April 15, 2024, to Divya Pharmacy and...Patanjal Ayurveda Limited, stating that the manufacturing licenses of their 14 products have been suspended with immediate effect under Rule 159(1) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. For repeated violations under the said Acts and rules,” the affidavit said.
It added that Drug Inspector/District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer, Haridwar has also been sent to ensure strict compliance of the order.“On April 16, 2024, Drug Inspector/District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer Haridwar filed a criminal complaint under sections 3, 4 and 7 against Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, Divya Pharmacy and Patanjal Ayurveda Limited before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Haridwar. DMR Act,” it said.
The affidavit said the SLA offers its "unconditional and unqualified apology" for any "inadvertent and unintentional non-compliance" with the apex court's orders.
It said the SLA had on April 23 written a letter to all Ayurvedic/Unani medicine factories in Uttarakhand directing them to strictly follow the Drug and Magic Remedies Act, 1954 and any pharmaceutical factory not approved/certified by the Ministry of AYUSH. Will not use the claim. On the label of its product.
The affidavit said, “The SLA here is fully aware of the seriousness of the situation and the seriousness of the matter and has always endeavored to discharge its duties to the best of its ability and in accordance with the law.,
It added, "SLA will continue to take all appropriate/further steps against Divya Pharmac and/or Patanjali Ayurveda Limited in accordance with the procedure laid down in law and/or the directions of this court."
During the hearing, the apex court expressed dissatisfaction over the explanations given in the affidavits, including the one filed by the SLA, and questioned why the authority had "awakened" only after the court's April 1 order.
The counsel appearing for SLA urged the court to allow them to file a better affidavit in the case.
The bench gave 10 days time to file the affidavit and fixed the hearing on May 14.
The court is hearing a petition filed by the IMA in 2022 alleging defamation against the Covid vaccination drive and modern systems of medicine.
The authority told the top court that on April 16, the Drug Inspector/District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer, Haridwar, had filed a criminal complaint before the Chief Judicial Magistrate against yoga guru Ramdev, his associate Balkrishna, Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Limited. Sections 3, 4 and 7 of the Prescription Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act.
The apex court is hearing the case related to misleading advertisements of Patanjali Ayurveda Limited.
In the affidavit filed in the apex court, the SLA has given details of the action taken against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.During the hearing on Tuesday, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah strongly criticized SLA for its "inaction" in the matter for six years and said that if she wants "sympathy and compassion" she should be honest with the court. Will have to happen. ,
The affidavit was filed through Dr Mithilesh Kumar, joint director of SLA Ayurvedic and Unani Services, Dehradun.
"The SLA issued orders dated April 15, 2024, to Divya Pharmacy and...Patanjal Ayurveda Limited, stating that the manufacturing licenses of their 14 products have been suspended with immediate effect under Rule 159(1) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. For repeated violations under the said Acts and rules,” the affidavit said.
It added that Drug Inspector/District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer, Haridwar has also been sent to ensure strict compliance of the order.“On April 16, 2024, Drug Inspector/District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer Haridwar filed a criminal complaint under sections 3, 4 and 7 against Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, Divya Pharmacy and Patanjal Ayurveda Limited before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Haridwar. DMR Act,” it said.
The affidavit said the SLA offers its "unconditional and unqualified apology" for any "inadvertent and unintentional non-compliance" with the apex court's orders.
It said the SLA had on April 23 written a letter to all Ayurvedic/Unani medicine factories in Uttarakhand directing them to strictly follow the Drug and Magic Remedies Act, 1954 and any pharmaceutical factory not approved/certified by the Ministry of AYUSH. Will not use the claim. On the label of its product.
The affidavit said, “The SLA here is fully aware of the seriousness of the situation and the seriousness of the matter and has always endeavored to discharge its duties to the best of its ability and in accordance with the law.,
It added, "SLA will continue to take all appropriate/further steps against Divya Pharmac and/or Patanjali Ayurveda Limited in accordance with the procedure laid down in law and/or the directions of this court."
During the hearing, the apex court expressed dissatisfaction over the explanations given in the affidavits, including the one filed by the SLA, and questioned why the authority had "awakened" only after the court's April 1 order.
The counsel appearing for SLA urged the court to allow them to file a better affidavit in the case.
The bench gave 10 days time to file the affidavit and fixed the hearing on May 14.
The court is hearing a petition filed by the IMA in 2022 alleging defamation against the Covid vaccination drive and modern systems of medicine.
