Patanjali Faces ₹50 Lakh Fine for Breaching Court Order!

Breach of Court Order

Patanjali was found to have persistently breached an August 2023 order restraining the sale of their camphor product.

Mangalam Organics' Complaint

Mangalam Organics Ltd filed a plea, stating Patanjali continued to sell the camphor product despite the court order.

Patanjali's Apology & Admission

Patanjali's representative claimed the sale was "inadvertent and unintentional," but Justice Chagla noted they admitted to selling ₹49.57 lakh worth of the product post-injunction.

Court's Decision

The persistent breach led to the Bombay High Court's decision to impose a ₹50 lakh deposit requirement on Patanjali Ayurved.