Court Seeks IMA Chief's Response on Suit Seeking Public Apology for 'Derogatory Remarks' Against Ayurveda
News 18A Delhi court on Saturday sought response from the Indian Medical Association, its president, secretary and others in a civil suit seeking public apology for alleged derogatory remarks against Ayurvedic treatment and medicines. Civil judge Deeksha Rao issued notice to IMA, its president Dr JA Jayalal, secretary Dr Jayesh Lele, National Medical Commission and Bureau of Indian Standards on a suit filed by Rajender Singh Rajput and sought their reply by July 9. The litigator also sought permanent injunction restraining the IMA president and the secretary from using the association’s platform to propagate any religion or hurt the sentiments of Hindus or others. It also demanded a public written apology from the IMA top officials for propagating a religion and making derogatory remarks against Ayurvedic medicines or treatment.