Overview

• The Delhi High Court found Baba Ramdev in prima facie contempt for releasing a new video with communal remarks against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza, despite prior orders to desist.
• Justice Amit Bansal criticized Ramdev’s disregard for court directives, describing him as 'not in control of anyone' and 'living in his own world.'
• Ramdev’s counsel assured the court that all objectionable content would be removed within 24 hours, with a compliance affidavit to follow within a week.
• Hamdard’s legal team argued that the remarks, including claims about Rooh Afza’s proceeds funding mosques and madrasas, amounted to hate speech and brand disparagement.
• The court has scheduled the next hearing for May 9, where it will consider further contempt proceedings against Ramdev.