New Delhi, April 21 -- The Delhi high court on Monday deferred the hearing in the legal battle between Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) and Honasa Consumer Ltd over sunscreen advertisements.

The court also issued a gag order against both brands, restraining them from making any public or media statements related to the case.

The court also barred them from engaging in indirect publicity through social media, including liking or sharing posts.

The matter will now be heard on 25 April.

During the Monday hearing, HUL lawyers informed the court that it had taken several corrective measures in compliance with the court's earlier order dated 17 April. These included taking down the impugned online video advertisement from all digital platforms....