SC asks I&B min to hold talks with advertisers on self-declaration issue

The Supreme Court instructed the Centre to consult media stakeholders on ad issues. Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta required recommendations within three weeks. Entities like the Advertising Agencies Association sought intervention. Patanjali Ayurved ceased selling 14 products after Uttarakhand suspended their licenses. Advertisers were required to submit self-declarations on the Broadcast Seva Portal.