Persons Blackmarketing COVID Drugs, Oxygen Cylinders Will Face Contempt Action : Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Sunday directed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to ensure that COVID drugs, oxygen cylinders and medical equipments for pandemic treamtent are not sold above the Maximum Retail Price.

The bench directed the Delhi Police to book persons who are hoarding such drugs and equipments and bring them to the notice of the Court. The Court said that contempt action will be taken against such persons who indulge in blackmarketing of essential drugs and equipments for COVID treatment.

"People who trade in miseries, in this time of crisis, they should know. Even if God forgives them, the Government will not forgive them", Solicitor General said during the hearing.

The Court also directed the Delhi Government and Delhi Police to give wide publicity to the helpline numbers in which the citizens can given information about malpractices related to sale of essential drugs and equipments for COVID care.