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Crime
Supreme Court denies bail to doctor linked to 26 child deaths over cough syrup
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:32 AM
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The Supreme Court rejected the bail application of a doctor accused of prescribing a cough syrup that authorities say contributed to the deaths of 26 children.
The Supreme Court of India has turned down a bail petition filed by a physician alleged to have prescribed a cough syrup that is being investigated for its role in the deaths of 26 children. The court's order keeps the doctor in custody while the criminal trial proceeds.
Prosecutors contend that the doctor’s prescription of the syrup, which contained ingredients later linked to severe respiratory complications, directly contributed to the fatalities. The case has drawn nationwide attention due to the vulnerable victims and the broader concerns over the safety of over‑the‑counter paediatric medicines.
Legal experts note that the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant bail underscores the seriousness of the charges and the potential risk of tampering with evidence. The proceedings are expected to continue in a lower court, where the doctor will face charges of criminal negligence and endangering public health.
Prosecutors contend that the doctor’s prescription of the syrup, which contained ingredients later linked to severe respiratory complications, directly contributed to the fatalities. The case has drawn nationwide attention due to the vulnerable victims and the broader concerns over the safety of over‑the‑counter paediatric medicines.
Legal experts note that the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant bail underscores the seriousness of the charges and the potential risk of tampering with evidence. The proceedings are expected to continue in a lower court, where the doctor will face charges of criminal negligence and endangering public health.