VETINDIA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court ruled that the indefinite blacklisting order dated 08.09.2009 against the appellant under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 was in violation of the principles of natural justice, as the appellant was not given a fair opportunity to respond to the allegations of misbranding. The Court emphasized that the delay in filing the writ petition should not bar the appellant from seeking relief, given the ongoing consequences of the blacklisting. The Court held that the blacklisting order was unjustified and allowed the writ petition, thereby quashing the blacklisting order.