Astrazeneca Pharma India Limited vs National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

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1. petitioner's prayers against nppa's actions. (Para 3 , 4)
2. petitioner's argument on jurisdiction and legality. (Para 5 , 7)
3. court's directive for fresh consideration. (Para 6 , 8)
4. writ petition disposed with directions. (Para 9 , 10)

JUDGMENT

D.N.Patel, Chief Justice (Oral)--Proceedings in the matter have been conducted through video conferencing.

C.M.No.6284/2021 (exemptions)

2. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

The application is disposed of.

W.P.(C) No.2162/2021 & C.M.No.6283/2021(stay)

3. This writ petition has been preferred with the following prayers:-

"(a) Pass an appropriate writ, order or declaration quashing the Gazette Notification dated February 27, 2019 issued by the Respondent No.1/NPPA;

(b) Pass an appropriate writ, order or declaration quashing the Show-Cause Notice dated October 14, 2020 issued by the Respondent No.1 /NPPA;

(c) Pass an appropriate writ, order or declaration quashing the Order dated January 13, 2021 passed by the Respondent No.1/NPPA; and

(d) Pass any other or further order(s) which this Hon'ble Court deems fit in the interest of justice."

4. At the outset, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner invit