Srlt Institute of Pharmacy and Management v. Pharmacy Council of India

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31.08.2026

¶1This is a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following prayers :- "(a) a writ of certiorari to quash the Letter / Circular dated

25.08.2026 issued by Respondent–Pharmacy Council of India, as the same is beyond the scope of Section 12(1) read with Section of the Pharmacy Act, 1948; as also, is unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 & 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India…."

¶2The petitioner is challenging the circular dated 25.08.2026, primarily on the ground that the petitioner's application for approval of B. Pharm course for 60 students has been rejected on the ground that the petitioner must have the entire teaching faculty for entire the course available on the date of grant of approval even for a fresh institute.

¶3Ms. Shenoy, learned senior counsel for the respondent, on instructions, This is a digitally signed order. states that the petitioner's application will be considered as per the rules existing prior to 25.08.2026.

¶4In this view of the matter, nothing survives for adjudication in the present petition.

¶5The petition is disposed of in aforesaid terms. JASMEET SINGH, J AUGUST 31, 2026 /NR This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010407172026 + W.P.(C) 12604/2026 & CM APPL. 58496/2026 SRLT INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY AND MANAGEMENT .....Petitioner Through: Appearance not given. versus PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA .....Respondent Through: Ms. Anita Shenoy Senior Adv. Mr. Chetan Sharma Adv. Mr. Chetanya Singh Adv. Mr. Ilesh Shukla Adv. Ms. Sadhana Madhavan Adv. Kavana Rao Adv. Ms.Unnati Adv. Mr. Ravi Adv. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JASMEET SINGH