New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan, reportedly caused by the consumption of contaminated cough syrup.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai observed that the petition lacked substance and said, “Sorry, we are not inclined to hear the matter,” effectively closing the case.

During the hearing, advocate Vishal Tiwari, who filed the PIL, contended that the matter involved the loss of children’s lives and required a high-level probe since no adequate lab analysis or clinical evaluation had been conducted. He further alleged that this was not an isolated incident, pointing out previou

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