Mahatma Gandhi University Sikkim v. Pharmacy Council of India

O R D E R %

21.08.2026

¶1This is a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following prayers:- "(a) a Civil Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, in nature of direction to Respondent, to forthwith issue a Formal Letter stipulating the "Permanent Approval" with QR-Code, to the Petitioner, in terms of Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act 1948, in respect of the Petitioner's Existing D. Pharm [60 Seats] and B. Pharm [60 Seats] courses; in compliance of the judgment dated 29th May 2026 passed by the Division Bench of this Hon'ble Court in LPA No. 29 614/2024, wherein, it is held that there is no statutory requirement of seeking annual extension of approval, for an existing & approved pharmacy institution/course; and

(b) A Civil Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the This is a digitally signed order. Constitution of India, in nature of direction to Respondent to update the website and reflect the status of the Petitioner as an institution approved for running the pharmacy courses. ..."

¶2For the reasons stated in the petition, issue notice.

¶3Mr. Shukla, learned panel counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent, and states that the petitioner institute has already been granted approval. Therefore, the prayer sought in the present petition has already been rendered infructuous. He further states that the respondent has already issued notice under Section 13 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948.

¶4The parties are at liberty to take appropriate action in accordance with law qua the said notice, as the same is not the subject matter of the present writ petition.

¶5The copy of the approval shall be shared with the learned counsel for the petitioner at his email ID within 2 days from today.

¶6With the aforesaid directions, the petition stands disposed of alongwith pending application(s), if any. JASMEET SINGH, J AUGUST 21, 2026/AS This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010393762026 + W.P.(C) 12238/2026 & CM APPL. 56786/2026 MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY SIKKIM .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Mayank Manish Adv Mr. Ravi Kant Adv Mr. Chandrashekar Singh Adv versus PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Ilesh Shukla, PC CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH