Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 24172/2026 filed by M/s. Mancare Laboratories Pvt. Ltd against the State of Chhattisgarh & Anr, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 06-07-2026 in WPC No. 2637/2026 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
- The petition sought exemption from filing O.T. and argued that a blacklisting order should be confined solely to the specific drug involved, not to the entire firm.
- Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Neeraj Kumar Singh, Mr. Deepak Rikhari, Ms. Bhavya Singh, and Mr. Kunal Malik (AOR).
- The matter was heard on 20-07-2026 before Hon'ble Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Alok Aradhe.
Order Details
1. The Court recorded the petitioner's submission that a blacklisting order can be limited to the drug and should not extend to the firm.
2. The Court directed that a notice be issued, with the response to be filed by 03-08-2026.
3. The Court permitted the filing of a Dasti in addition to the notice.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court ordered the issuance of a notice, returnable by 03‑08‑2026, and allowed the filing of a Dasti, thereby acknowledging the petitioner's request regarding the limited scope of the blacklisting order.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Pharmaceutical Regulation