Allahabad HC Denies Bail in Codeine Syrup Racket

Lakshya Yadav's anticipatory bail plea in the codeine-based cough syrup racket has been denied by the Allahabad High Court. An investigation has exposed a network of super stockists involved in the illegal trade. Initially, a Varanasi court dismissed Yadav's bail request before he sought the high court's intervention.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Prayagraj | Updated: 03-02-2026 22:40 IST | Created: 03-02-2026 22:40 IST
Allahabad HC Denies Bail in Codeine Syrup Racket
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The Allahabad High Court has refused anticipatory bail to Lakshya Yadav, an accused in the codeine-based cough syrup racket. The rejection comes after a Varanasi court also dismissed his application.

Yadav is implicated in a case registered in Varanasi, alleging his involvement in the trafficking of codeine-based syrup.

An ongoing police investigation has revealed a network of major 'super stockists' allegedly participating in this illegal trade, compounding Yadav's legal challenges.

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