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NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court issued notices to Baba Ramdev and Divya Pharmacy, associated with Patanjali, on Friday, in response to a petition alleging that the herbal tooth powder “Divya Dant Manjan” contains non-vegetarian components despite being labeled as vegetarian. The petition, filed by advocate Yatin Sharma, claims that the product’s packaging features a green dot, signifying it as vegetarian, while the ingredient list includes Sepia officinalis (commonly known as cuttlefish), which is non-vegetarian. The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 28.
The petition emphasizes that “Divya Dant Manjan,” produced by Divya Pharmacy, is prominently sold on Patanjali’s official website and is marked with a green dot, indicating it is a vegetarian product. The petitioner and their family, who have been loyal users of “Divya Dant Manjan” due to its promotion as a vegetarian Ayurvedic product, were recently alarmed to discover that it contains “Samudraphen (Sepia officinalis),” derived from cuttlefish bone. This disclosure has caused significant distress to the petitioner and their family, who adhere to a Brahmin lifestyle where the consumption of non-vegetarian substances is strictly forbidden by their religious beliefs.
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The petition highlights the shock and hurt experienced by the petitioner’s family upon realizing they had unknowingly consumed a non-vegetarian ingredient for a prolonged period. The plea calls for judicial intervention to rectify the respondents’ alleged lapse in the production and promotion of “Divya Dant Manjan,” which purportedly includes non-vegetarian ingredients.
Additionally, the petition mentions that Baba Ramdev, in a YouTube video, admitted that “Samudra fen,” an ingredient used in the product, is indeed animal-based, despite the product being marketed as vegetarian with a green dot. The petitioner seeks relief for the emotional distress caused by the inadvertent consumption of a non-vegetarian product and underscores the necessity of transparency and respect for religious beliefs. The petition also questions the efficacy of court orders in such matters, urging the need for immediate judicial action to ensure compliance and maintain the integrity of the legal system.
The court’s decision to issue notices marks a significant step in addressing the concerns raised by the petitioner and ensuring that consumer rights and religious beliefs are respected. The upcoming hearing on November 28 will be closely watched as it may set a precedent for similar cases in the future.
