Kochi – The Kerala High Court has issued a three-month stay on proceedings against Baba Ramdev in a case related to allegedly misleading advertisements. The ruling was given by Justice V G Arun, who found prima facie merit in the argument that the cognizance of the offence was taken after the limitation period.
Case Background
The case, filed in the Palakkad magisterial court, alleged that Baba Ramdev’s advertisements for herbal products made unverified claims about health benefits. The complainant argued that such ads misled consumers.
Legal Argument & Court’s Ruling
Ramdev’s legal team contended that the case was time-barred, leading the Kerala HC to put the proceedings on hold for three months. The court will further examine the issue after this period.
Next Steps
The next hearing will determine whether the stay is extended or lifted, based on additional legal arguments.
