M/S Gautam Gambhir Foundation & Ors vs State Of Nct Of Delhi Through Drugs ...

ik-38435725 Delhi High Court 21 November 2025 • 26 min read

Judges (1)

Neena Bansal Krishna Delivered

Counsel (3)

Jai Anant Dehadrai Counsel Petitioner Srutee Priyadarshini Counsel Petitioner Utkarsh Counsel Respondent

Parties (5)

Gautam Gambhir Foundation Petitioner State of NCT of Delhi Respondent Gautam Gambhir Petitioner Natasha Gambhir Petitioner Seema Gambhir Petitioner

Case Significance

M/S Gautam Gambhir Foundation & Ors vs State Of Nct Of Delhi Through Drugs ... is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 21, 2025 (citation: ik-38435725). Petition seeking quashing of a criminal complaint for alleged illegal distribution of medicines during the Covid-19 pandemic by the Gautam Gambhir Foundation. The Foundation had procured and distributed essential medicines (Fabiflu/Favipiravir) to Covid patients during the devastating second wave, under medical supervision from Garg Hospital, with proper verification of prescriptions. The court quashed the complaint and all proceedings, holding that the Foundation's good faith humanitarian ac The case was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Counsel appearing: Jai Anant Dehadrai (counsel for petitioner), Srutee Priyadarshini (counsel for petitioner), Utkarsh (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Petition seeking quashing of a criminal complaint for alleged illegal distribution of medicines during the Covid-19 pandemic by the Gautam Gambhir Foundation. The Foundation had procured and distributed essential medicines (Fabiflu/Favipiravir) to Covid patients during the devastating second wave, under medical supervision from Garg Hospital, with proper verification of prescriptions. The court quashed the complaint and all proceedings, holding that the Foundation's good faith humanitarian acts during a public emergency did not constitute any offence and continuing prosecution would have a chilling effect on citizens rendering aid during emergencies.

What was the outcome of M/S Gautam Gambhir Foundation & Ors vs State Of Nct Of Delhi Through Drugs ...?

Petition seeking quashing of a criminal complaint for alleged illegal distribution of medicines during the Covid-19 pandemic by the Gautam Gambhir Foundation. The Foundation had procured and distribut...

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