Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Delhi HC Quashes Covid Drugs Case Against Gautam Gambhir
The Delhi High Court has ended a case against Indian cricket team coach and former politician Gautam Gambhir and his foundation.
They were accused of giving out medicine and oxygen without a license during a Covid-19 event in 2021.
The court said the case can't continue because the rules weren't followed when it was started.
Delhi High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Gautam Gambhir and his foundation
Case involved unlicensed distribution of drugs during Covid-19 pandemic in 2021
Gambhir's foundation held a medical camp distributing drugs including Fabiflu and oxygen
Delhi's Drugs Control Department filed complaint under Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Gambhir and his foundation sought quashing of the complaint
- Who
- Gautam Gambhir, his foundation, and its members
- What
- Quashed criminal proceedings for unlicensed Covid drug distribution
- When
- Friday, verdict pronounced; case reserved in August 2022
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Alleged violation of Drugs and Cosmetics Act during Covid-19 pandemic
- Case Status
- Quashed
- Accused
- Gautam Gambhir, his foundation, and its members
- Act
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 & Rules
- Alleged Offense
- Unauthorized stocking and distribution of Covid drugs
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date of Verdict
- Friday (exact date awaited)
