Delhi HC closes case after Ramdev pledges no more offensive remarks against Rooh Afza
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Delhi High Court closes case as Ramdev pledges to stop disparaging remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza.
The Delhi High Court on Friday (May 9, 2025) closed a case after Yoga guru Ramdev pledged not to pass any further disparaging remarks against Hamdard’s Rooh Afza.
Justice Amit Bansal said the averments of Ramdev and Patanjali Foods Ltd. in their affidavits were binding on them and decreed the suit in favour of Hamdard National Foundation India.
The court had previously ordered removal of a controversial online content on Rooh Afza and asked Mr. Ramdev and Patanjali to file their undertaking.
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The court passed the order while dealing with a lawsuit by Hamdard National Foundation India against Ramdev and his Patanjali Foods Ltd. over the controversial remarks.
Hamdard claimed while promoting Patanjali’s “gulab sharbat”, Mr. Ramdev alleged that the money earned from Hamdard’s Rooh Afza was used to build madrasas and mosques.
On April 22, the court sought an affidavit from Mr. Ramdev and Patanjali assuring to “not issue any statements, social media posts or disparaging videos/advertisements in future similar to those which are subject matter of the present suit in respect of products of the competitors”.
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