The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed Patanjali Ayurved to withdraw advertisements that allegedly disparage Dabur’s Chyawanprash. File
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 3, 2025) restrained Patanjali from running allegedly disparaging advertisements against Dabur Chyawanprash.
A Bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna allowed interim injunction applications filed by Dabur.
“Application is allowed,” the Judge said.
The Court has now listed the matter for further hearing on July 14.
Dabur submitted two interim injunction applications, highlighting that despite ongoing legal proceedings — initiated with summons issued in December 2024 — Patanjali aired more than Six Thousand times advertisements within a single week that allegedly targeted Dabur’s product.
Representing Dabur, Senior Advocate Sandeep Sethi argued that Patanjali’s ads falsely claimed their Chyawanprash was made with over 51 herbs, while only 47 herbs were actually used. He also alleged the presence of mercury in the formulation, raising concerns about its safety for children.
Mr. Sethi further contended that Patanjali had labelled Dabur’s 40-herb Chyawanprash as “ordinary,” implying inferiority and positioning Patanjali’s product as the only one adhering to authentic Ayurvedic traditions.
Senior Advocate Jayant Mehta, appearing for Patanjali, refuted the allegations, asserting that the product complies with all regulatory standards and is safe for consumption.
Until further proceedings, the Court has barred Patanjali from publishing or broadcasting any such advertisements.
Published – July 03, 2025 12:18 pm IST
