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Supreme Court denies bail to doctor in cough syrup death case
The Supreme Court has rejected a bail plea from a paediatrician arrested in connection with deaths of 26 children linked to a cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh. The court deemed the case too serious to warrant the accused's release at this stage.
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New Delhi — The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail to Dr Praveen Soni, a paediatrician arrested in October 2025 for allegedly continuing to prescribe Coldrif cough syrup despite its suspected link to child fatalities in Madhya Pradesh.
The court's decision to reject the bail plea underscores the gravity with which it is treating the matter. According to authorities, the accused doctor continued dispensing the medication even as evidence mounted connecting the syrup to the deaths of 26 children in the state.
The case has drawn significant attention to regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical products and medical practitioners' responsibility in dispensing medications. Investigations into the cough syrup's composition and distribution network continue as health authorities reassess safety protocols across the region.
The rejection of bail signals the court's assessment that the charges warrant the accused's continued custody during the ongoing legal proceedings. The case is likely to have broader implications for medical and pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks in the country.