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Delhi High Court Quashes COVID Drug Case Against Gautam Gambhir and Foundation

The bench set aside a Drugs and Cosmetics Act complaint over alleged unlicensed distribution, with a detailed order pending.

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The trial court, on July 26, had summoned Gautam Gambhir to appear before it, against which he approached the high court. (AFP)

Overview

  • Justice Neena Bansal Krishna pronounced the order on Friday, stating in court that the criminal complaint was quashed.
  • The plea targeted trial-court summons issued to Gautam Gambhir, the Gautam Gambhir Foundation, and his family members.
  • The Delhi Drug Control Department had prosecuted under Sections 18(c) and 27(b)(ii) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for distribution without a licence.
  • The allegations stemmed from the second COVID-19 wave and involved claims of hoarding and free medical camp distribution of medicines.
  • The court had stayed proceedings in September 2021, vacated the stay on April 9, reserved judgment on August 29, and the written reasoning is awaited.