The State Of Kerala vs M/S Panacea Biotec Ltd
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Case Significance
The State Of Kerala vs M/S Panacea Biotec Ltd is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 26, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-200). Criminal appeal concerning prosecution for adulterated drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeals, setting aside the High Court's orders that had quashed criminal proceedings, holding that questions of liability of company directors were best determined at trial. The bench comprised Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and S.V.N. Bhatti. The judgment was delivered by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 4 case citations.
Summary
Criminal appeal concerning prosecution for adulterated drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeals, setting aside the High Court's orders that had quashed criminal proceedings, holding that questions of liability of company directors were best determined at trial.
What was the outcome of The State Of Kerala vs M/S Panacea Biotec Ltd?
Criminal appeal concerning prosecution for adulterated drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Supreme Court allowed the State's appeals, setting aside the High Court's orders that had quashed cr...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-200)