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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Sharbat Jihad' row: Delhi HC closes suit against Ramdev, Patanjali (Lead)
HighlightsThe Delhi High Court closed a suit by Hamdard Laboratories seeking the removal of Baba Ramdev's controversial videos that linked the company's drink Rooh Afza with 'Sharbat Jihad'. Baba Ramdev's counsel agreed to remove objectionable videos after the court warned of contempt proceedings against him for violating previous undertakings. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Hamdard, emphasized that videos promoting communal slurs should not be permitted, referring to past controversies involving Ramdev's misleading advertisements. The Delhi High Court on Friday closed a suit filed by pharmaceutical and food company Hamdard seeking the removal of Patanjali founder Baba Ramdev's controversial videos purportedly linking the company's popular drink Rooh Afza with 'Sharbat Jihad'. A single-judge Bench of Justice Amit Bansal took note of the affidavit filed by Yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali stating that the objectionable videos have been pulled down from all social media platforms. Last week, the Justice Bansal-led Bench reprimanded Ramdev after it was apprised that he has posted another objectionable video against Hamdard despite his previous undertaking that he would not issue such statements, advertisements and social media posts in future. Remarking that the fresh video was prima facie contemptuous, the Delhi High Court had indicated that it would issue a contempt notice to Ramdev, apart from seeking his presence. Anticipating an adverse order, Ramdev's counsel agreed before the Justice Bansal-led Bench to pull down the objectionable portions within 24 hours on all social media platforms. Ramdev, while promoting Patanjali's 'Gulab Sharbat', claimed that Rooh Afza's parent company, Hamdard, was using its gains to build mosques and madrasas. Later, he defended his speech, saying that he did not mention any brand or community. In an earlier hearing on Hamdard's application seeking an injunction concerning a previous video of Ramdev in which he had reportedly linked Rooh Afza with 'Sharbat Jihad', the Delhi HC had slammed the Yoga guru for using communal slurs. "It shocks the conscience of the court. This is indefensible," Justice Bansal had said. After the Delhi HC signalled passing a strong order, Ramadev's counsel agreed to pull down the controversial video and advertisements. It had asked Ramdev to file an undertaking on affidavit that he would not issue such statements, advertisements and social media posts in future, posting the matter for further hearing on May 1. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Hamdard, said that such videos should not be allowed "even for a moment", adding that Ramdev had earlier attacked herbal health company Himalaya because it is also owned by a Muslim. Rohatgi referred to the contempt proceedings initiated by the Supreme Court against Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director, Acharya Balakrishna, over the continued publication of misleading advertisements and targeting allopathy. In August last year, the duo was discharged of contempt of court notice in view of the apology tendered personally before the apex court and the public apology published by Patanjali in leading newspapers
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Rooh Afza vs Patanjali's Gulab Sharbat: Food Pharmer reveals truth behind summer drink that is '99% sugar'
The controversy around Rooh Afza and Patanjali's Gulab Sharbat has been simmering for a while, particularly after Baba Ramdev labelled Rooh Afza as the "sharbad jihad." However, if you're a fan of these drinks, you may want to think twice before reaching for that glass. Revant Himatsingka, also known as Food Pharmer, recently took to Instagram to share a post titled "Patanjali and Rooh Afza EXPOSED," where he dissected the ingredients of these drinks, raising serious concerns about their potential health risks. (Also read: Ambanis, Sachin Tendulkar's health coach reveals why bread is 'gutter' for your gut: 'Most dangerous thing you can eat' ) He begins the video by pointing out that Patanjali's Rooh Afza bottle doesn't even mention how much sugar it contains, although their website states that it contains 99% sugar. He also highlights how the bottle labels it as an "Ayurvedic Proprietary Medicine," and sarcastically comments, "In Ayurvedic times, was there something called sodium benzoate?", a preservative listed among the ingredients. What shocked him most was that Patanjali recommended consuming this 99% sugar drink twice a day. A post shared by Revant Himatsingka (@foodpharmer) Turning to its competitor, Rooh Afza, he says it contains 87% sugar (clearly mentioned on the bottle) along with several preservatives. He also flags that it includes an artificial red colour that is banned in countries like Norway and Austria and comes with a warning: "May cause attention and activity issues in children." Revant concludes by saying that while these drinks might taste good, they're definitely not good for your health. The controversy surrounding Rooh Afza intensified after Yoga guru Ramdev made disparaging remarks, alleging that profits from the drink were used to fund religious institutions, coining the term "sharbat jihad." These statements led Hamdard Laboratories, the manufacturer of Rooh Afza, to file a lawsuit against Ramdev and Patanjali Foods Ltd. The Delhi High Court deemed Ramdev's comments as "indefensible" and a violation of its earlier directives, warning of contempt proceedings.
Mint
04-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
Patanjali's 'ayurvedic medicine' has ‘99.06 per cent sugar base'? Influencer's shocking claim goes viral
A heatlh and wellness influencer has recently claimed that Patanjali's 'ayurvedic medicine' has '99.06 per cent sugar base'. At a time when summers have officially set in India, one of the nation's favourite drinks – Rooh Afza, or rose sherbet – takes the centre stage in most households. But that spot now seems to have been taken over by the influencer's viral claim, if not the latest case surrounding Yoga guru Ramdev's alleged comments about Rooh Afza. Recently, influencer, Revant Himatsingka, highlighted the staggeringly high quantity of added sugars in Rooh Afza, and also Patanjali's Gulab Sherbet. (LiveMint could not independently verify the influencer's claims) The twist in the tale? The label on a bottle of Patanjali's Gulab Sherbet states that it is an 'Ayurvedic proprietary medicine'. But at the same time, the Ayurvedic medicine contains a 99.06 per cent sugar base, along with Sodium Benzoate flavour, which constitutes 0.20 per cent of the Sherbet. The social media influencer's video, highlighting all the percentages has now gone viral, with netizens slamming the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI's primary function is to ensure the safety and quality of food products in India by setting standards, regulating manufacturing, and enforcing food safety regulations. 'Hey @fssaiindia, when will you start questioning companies?' commented one user. ' @fssaiindia is in hibernate mode and shame on @PypAyurved,' stated another person. 'Baba ka nakli ayurveda hai,' meaning (Patanjali's Ayurveda is fake), wrote a third person. Amid all the comments slamming Patanjali and FSSAI for the increased sugar content, another user came up with an elaborate explanation. ' Don't believe him blindly. While I accept the fact that 99.06% sugar is bad but sodium benzoate is used as a preservatives to increase their shell life & prevent spoilage. At low levels, they're considered safe. At least, they don't add artificial colors like Rooh Afza,' wrote the user. Multiple users also claimed that 'sherbets' or syrups were bound to contain such high amounts of sugar. In April, Baba Ramdev ignited a massive controversy after allegedly making communally-charged and disparaging remarks against the 119-year-old Hamdard National Foundation (India), the maker of Rooh Afza. In a video dated April 3, Ramdev is seen promoting Patanjali's 'Gulab Sharbat' while allegedly making indirect, communal comments about Rooh Afza—implying that profits from its sales go toward funding 'madrasas and mosques.' The controversy took a legal turn, following which, on Friday (May 2), Ramdev pledged before the Delhi High Court that he would stop making any statements, social media posts, videos, or ads with communal remarks about Hamdard's popular drink, Rooh Afza. First Published: 4 May 2025, 11:43 PM IST
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
No more offensive remarks, Ramdev pledges in Delhi HC in sharbat case
NEW DELHI: Yoga guru Ramdev on Friday gave an undertaking to Delhi high court saying he would not issue disparaging statements or put up social media posts similar to his " sharbat jihad " remarks against Hamdard 's Rooh Afza . Justice Amit Bansal, who had on Thursday warned Ramdev of contempt action and ordered removal of controversial online content, asked the yoga guru's counsel to file an affidavit to this effect. A similar undertaking was tendered by Ramdev's Patanjali Foods Ltd. HC then recorded the fresh undertaking, doing so while dealing with a lawsuit by Hamdard against Ramdev and Patanjali. Hamdard claimed that while promoting Patanjali's Gulab Sharbat, Ramdev alleged the money earned from Rooh Afza was used to build madrasas and mosques. Last month, HC had sought an affidavit from Ramdev and Patanjali that they would not disparage products of the competitors, including those of Hamdard. HC said Ramdev's remarks of "sharbat jihad" against Rooh Afza were indefensible and had shaken its conscience, prompting him to promise to take down such content. However, Hamdard had to approach the court again after a fresh video emerged showing Ramdev repeating the allegations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo On Friday, Hamdard's counsel claimed that instead of taking down an objectionable YouTube video under an earlier order, Ramdev had only made it private. Ramdev's counsel assured HC that its directions would be obeyed, affirming "great respect for the court". The court then posted the matter to May 9.
Mint
02-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
'Sharbat Jihad' row: Yoga guru Ramdev promises Delhi HC no more remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza
'Sharbat Jihad' row: Yoga guru Ramdev has undertaken before the Delhi high court that he will not issue any statements, social media posts, disparaging videos, or advertisements in the future regarding Hamdard's popular drink Rooh Afza. Ramdev's counsel Rajiv Nayyar submitted before a bench of Justice Amit Bansal that the undertaking would be filed in the court by way of an affidavit during the day and thus sought for disposal of the suit, according to legal news website LiveLaw. The court has fixed 9 May as the next date of hearing. During the hearing, Hamdard's counsel submitted that Ramdev despite his assurance given on 1 May, had not taken down the video but only made it private, which could be viewed by the subscribers. However Ramdev's counsel submitted that the portions of the video would be taken down within 24 hours time granted by the court. The Delhi High Court on 1 May, said Ramdev was "not in control of anyone" and "lived in his own world" as it held him in prima facie contempt of its order over his 'Sharbat Jihad' remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza, news agency PTI reported. The court had previously, on April 22, ordered him to not issue any statement or share videos in future over Hamdard's products. The order came after the Delhi court was informed that Ramdev published a video making objectionable statements despite the order, PTI reported. Justice Amit Bansal said, 'In view of the last order, his affidavit as well as this video are prima facie in contempt. I will issue a contempt notice now. We are just calling him here.' Last month, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday slammed Patanjali Foods Ltd's owner Baba Ramdev for allegedly making communally-charged and disparaging remarks against the 119-year-old Hamdard National Foundation (India), the maker Rooh Afza. Ramdev undertakes not to issue any statements regarding Rooh Afza in the future. A single-judge bench of Justice Amit Bansal directed that a video featuring the yoga guru, wherein he allegedly made controversial references to Rooh Afza, targeting the drink as 'Sharbat Jihad', be taken down immediately. The court's remarks came while hearing a plea filed by Hamdard, which accused Ramdev and Patanjali of making communal slurs against the company. In the 3 April video, Ramdev is seen promoting Patanjali's 'Gulab Sharbat' while allegedly making indirect and communal remarks about Rooh Afza, suggesting that proceeds from its sales were used to fund 'madrasas and mosques'. First Published: 2 May 2025, 12:48 PM IST
