MP HC Denies Relief to Distributor in Coldrif Cough Syrup Deaths: Licence Suspension & Shop Sealing Upheld

In a case arising from the deaths of multiple children allegedly due to contaminated “Coldrif” cough syrup, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the appeal of a distributor challenging sealing of his shop and cancellation of his drug licence. The Court described the deaths as “the most shocking case in medical history” and observed that the distributor’s remedy lies in appeal before State under the Drug Rules, not via writ. The ruling underscores regulatory accountability in drug distribution, prioritizes public health, and affirms stringent action by courts and authorities against medical-safety violations. (Live Law)