Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Karur Stampede, Forms 3-Member Panel to Supervise

Supreme Court of India orders a CBI probe into the Karur stampede, forming a three-member panel led by Justice Ajay Rastogi to monitor the investigation. (PC: The Hindu)

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede case and formed a three-member supervisory committee led by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi to oversee the investigation. A Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria said the tragic incident had “left a deep imprint on the national […]

Cough Syrup Deaths: Supreme Court PIL Seeks CBI Probe, Stricter Drug Regulation

Medical bottles and syrups seized for quality testing after reports of contamination. The Supreme Court has been urged to order a CBI probe and nationwide audit of India’s drug manufacturing system. (PC: TimesNow)

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the deaths of children allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups manufactured by Indian pharmaceutical firms. The PIL also calls for a nationwide review of drug quality controls and seizure of toxic medicines […]