SC says ‘economic policy’ cannot take precedence over lives as Centre backs ‘calibrated’ drug-price controls
The Supreme Court ruled that economic policy cannot override human lives when the government enacts drug‑price controls. Petitioners claim current margins are excessive and call for stricter enforcement. The court stressed public health must precede profit motives. The Centre argues full government control of the pharmaceutical sector would harm the market, but maintains its price‑control measures are essential for affordability.