The Supreme Court questioned the Centre over the wide gap between medicine MRPs and retailer prices, asking whether the system favoured pharmaceutical manufacturers. It also criticised the NPPA and reserved its order on petitions concerning medicine pricing.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking replacement of hanging with less painful methods for executing death row convicts. The bench said its verdict would not prevent the Centre from reviewing the existing method through an expert body.
The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of an accused in an MDMA-ecstasy tablets case, stressing that drug traffickers are destroying generations of youth. The court upheld the Madras High Court's order, citing the seriousness of offences under the NDPS Act
The Supreme Court on Monday barred senior advocates from mentioning or arguing cases during partial court working days until July 12. The move aims to provide greater opportunities for young lawyers and advocates-on-record, with affected matters to be heard after regular court functioning resumes
The Supreme Court warned states of “heavy compensation” for dog-bite incidents, criticizing lax enforcement of stray dog norms over five years. Dog feeders may also be held accountable. The court emphasized protecting children and elderly from stray dog attacks
