Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Delhi High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Gautam Gambhir for COVID-19 Drug Distribution
Nov 21, 2025 05:32 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the criminal case against Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and his foundation for allegedly distributing COVID-19 medications without a license during the pandemic. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna quashed the complaint filed by Delhi's Drug Control Department, which had sought punishment under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
FAIMA Urges Health Ministry to Form Central Committee to Investigate Fatal Contaminated Cough Syrup Cases
Oct 08, 2025 09:07 pm CST
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has called for a central investigation committee to examine the deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to contaminated Coldrif cough syrup. The medical body emphasized the need for nationwide testing of pediatric medications, improved regulatory coordination, and protection of physicians from premature blame while ensuring pharmaceutical safety standards are enforced.