VINCENT PANIKURLANGARA vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that statutory bodies are obligated to respond to the apex court under Article 144 of the Constitution, emphasizing their duty to participate in proceedings that affect national health. The court found that the complexity and technical nature of drug regulation issues, including the withdrawal of licenses for certain drugs, are not suitable for judicial determination. Consequently, the petition seeking a total ban on specific drugs was dismissed, as the court deemed such matters beyond its judicial capacity.