Madhya Pradesh Court Denies Bail To Doctor Arrested For Cough Syrup Deaths

A Madhya Pradesh court denied bail to a pediatrician accused of prescribing a cough syrup linked to multiple child deaths. The order cites gravity of allegations and incomplete investigation. The defense claimed adherence to approved drugs, but the court found prima facie evidence of negligence. The incident prompted a state-level SIT probe into medical and regulatory lapses. The article analyses the legal reasoning, evidentiary standards, and accountability concerns in medical negligence jurisprudence.