HC Directs Ramdev To Remove Hamdard Post Within 24 Hrs

The Delhi high court on Thursday ordered yoga guru Ramdev to remove within 24 hours an offensive video targeting Hamdard, manufacturers of Rooh Afza, from social media platforms after he was accused of contempt in a row over his controversial "sharbat jihad" remarks against the drink.

- Press Trust of India

NEW DELHI:

The court previously ordered him not to issue any statement or share videos in future similar to those before it and relating to products of competitors, including Hamdard.

On Thursday, however, Hamdard's counsel informed the court that Ramdev again published a video containing offensive content. Ramdev, as a result, was ordered to take down the offending portion of the video which referred to Hamdard and its products "within 24 hours from all social media platforms and other media".

"In view of the last order, this video and the affidavit you have filed are prima facie in contempt. I will issue a contempt notice now. We are just calling him here," justice Amit Bansal said.