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Delhi Court Probes Patanjali's Controversial Chyawanprash Ads

11/7/2025

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The Delhi High Court questioned Patanjali Ayurved over the use of "dhoka" in its chyawanprash advertising.
Justice Tejas Karia said comparative advertising is allowed, but denigrating competitors is not.
Dabur India, which holds over 60% of the market, filed a plea against Patanjali claiming the ads imply rival products are fraudulent.
Patanjali's counsel argued that "dhoka" was colloquial, and the court reserved its decision on the interim injunction.

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The Delhi High Court questioned Patanjali Ayurved over the use of "dhoka" in its chyawanprash advertising.
Justice Tejas Karia said comparative advertising is allowed, but denigrating competitors is not.
Dabur India, which holds over 60% of the market, filed a plea against Patanjali claiming the ads imply rival products are fraudulent.
Patanjali's counsel argued that "dhoka" was colloquial, and the court reserved its decision on the interim injunction.