Authority: Uttarakhand High Court, Bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/s Sai Medicose, a pharmaceutical entity, filed writ petition (WPMS/1969/2026) against the State of Uttarakhand seeking mandamus to direct Respondent No.2 (Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare) to decide a representation dated 18 March 2026 and to form a committee for an independent departmental inquiry as per an order dated 16 December 2025 issued by Respondent No.1.
- The petitioner alleged that the Appellate Authority’s directions dated 16‑Dec‑2025 were not being implemented and requested permission to make a fresh representation to the Competent Authority.
- The State counsel submitted that after the 16‑Dec‑2025 order, the drug licence granted to the petitioner was cancelled on 5 March 2026; the petitioner appealed this cancellation, and the appeal was dismissed on 24 April 2026, rendering the earlier Appellate Authority order inoperative.
- The Court observed that the later cancellation and dismissal of the appeal extinguished the earlier direction, and found no basis to issue the writ reliefs sought.
Final Outcome
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed the writ petition in its entirety on 25 August 2026, stating there was no reason to grant the requested mandamus or to order a departmental inquiry.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Drug Licensing