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Govt suspends website promoting e-pharmas on Aarogya Setu after HC order

In view of the Centre's stand, Justice Navin Chawla disposed of the petition filed by South Chemists and Distributors Association

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The plea has said the website, is linked to the Aarogya Setu app in a highly illegal, arbitrary and discriminatory manner.

Press Trust of India New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 17 2020 | 2:09 PM IST

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that it has suspended a website which was linked to the official mobile application Aarogya Setu and promoting sale of medicines through e-pharmacies.

The Centre's submission came on a plea seeking to de-link from Aarogya Setu mobile app, the website -- www.aarogyasetumitr.in -- as it was acting as a marketing tool for e-pharmacies only.

In view of the Centre's stand, Justice Navin Chawla disposed of the petition filed by South Chemists and Distributors Association. The order, passed on Tuesday, was made available on the court's website on Wednesday.

The Aarogya Setu application

Topics : Coronavirus e-pharmacies Delhi High Court

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