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In which of the following case the constitutional validity of the Drugs and Magic Remedies…

The constitutional challenge was considered in Hamdard Dawakhana v. Union of India, reported in AIR 1960 SC 554. The petitioners challenged restrictions on advertising their…

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In which of the following case the constitutional validity of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954 was challenged?

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The constitutional challenge was considered in Hamdard Dawakhana v. Union of India, reported in AIR 1960 SC 554. The petitioners challenged restrictions on advertising their medicinal products, including on grounds of fundamental rights and excessive delegation. The Supreme Court invalidated specified portions while leaving the severable remainder of the Act operative.

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