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Delhi High Court Warns Ramdev Over 'Sharbat Jihad' Video Compliance

Ramdev pledges to remove all offending content after being found in prima facie contempt for defying court orders targeting Hamdard’s Rooh Afza.

Overview

  • The Delhi High Court found Baba Ramdev in prima facie contempt for releasing a new video repeating disparaging remarks about Hamdard's Rooh Afza despite earlier court directives.
  • Justice Amit Bansal criticized Ramdev's defiance, stating he 'lives in his own world' and is 'not in control of anyone.'
  • Ramdev's counsel assured the court that all offensive video content would be removed within 24 hours, with an affidavit of compliance filed by May 2.
  • Hamdard's lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction against Patanjali for trademark infringement and disparagement, along with damages of up to ₹2 crore.
  • The next hearing is scheduled for May 9, with contempt proceedings and the broader defamation case still pending resolution.