Delhi HC stays ban on sale and manufacture of Oxytocin till October

The Delhi High Court today stayed Central Government’s decision to ban the sale and manufacture of oxytocin, a peptide hormone, by private companies, till October 1.

“We are of the prima facie opinion that the domestic ban/complete prohibition on the sale and manufacturing of oxytocin should be suspended for one month. Parties may in the meantime complete their submissions. List for further arguments.”, the Court said.

A Division Bench comprising Justices S Ravindra Bhat