QNET views with grave concern recent media reports regarding the arrest of its independent distributors in Hyderabad.
These developments are alarming and highly unusual, especially given that our Indian franchisee, Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Private Limited, operates as a responsible and law-abiding entity and remains committed to full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and direct selling guidelines in India.
The unwarranted actions by the Hyderabad Police are entirely without basis and have caused widespread anxiety and distress among our stakeholders.
Vihaan Direct Selling is pursuing legal remedies in relation to the current developments to ensure that due process is fully observed. We remain confident that the facts will be properly placed before the appropriate judicial forum.
We would also like to draw attention to the order issued by the Honourable High Court of Telangana in February 2019, which, inter alia, restrained coercive action against Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Private Limited and its independent distributors. In light of the current developments, appropriate legal steps are being undertaken to safeguard the rights of all concerned and to support the smooth continuation of legitimate business activities.
At a time like this, we urge media organisations, stakeholders, and the public to report and engage responsibly, based on verified facts and balanced perspectives, and to refrain from spreading misinformation or speculation that may cause unnecessary alarm or prejudice ongoing legal proceedings.
QNET will continue to take all appropriate steps to protect its reputation, support legitimate business activities, and uphold the rights of its stakeholders in accordance with the law.
QNET remains committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance and transparency.
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