Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Original Court Order
Delhi HC directs CDSCO to examine safety and regulatory concerns of diabetes drugs used for weight management.
Contempt Petition Filed
Petitioners allege CDSCO failed to act on the court's previous directions.
Contempt Notice Issued
Justice Sachin Datta seeks a formal response from CDSCO regarding the delay.
The Delhi High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against India's top drug regulator, the CDSCO, for failing to examine safety concerns regarding the off-label use of diabetes medications for weight loss. This judicial escalation highlights growing concerns over the unregulated boom of GLP-1 agonists in the Indian market.
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