Karnataka Government Says It Will Not Implement Medicine Price Circular, Tells High Court

The Karnataka state government appeared before the Karnataka High Court and submitted a formal statement indicating its decision to hold its hands on the medicine price circular that had been issued earlier.\nThe circular, intended to regulate the pricing of pharmaceutical products across the state, had attracted objections from industry groups and consumer advocates, prompting the government to seek judicial guidance before moving forward.\nBy informing the court that it will not proceed with the circular, the state aims to avoid potential legal challenges and ensure that any pricing policy aligns with existing regulations and stakeholder concerns.\nThe High Court will now consider the submission and may issue further directions regarding the future of the circular.