Karnataka challenges Snapdeal’s safe-harbour defence over online sale of ED pills
Karnataka has moved the Supreme Court against safe-harbour protection for Snapdeal in a case involving alleged unlicensed online sales of prescription erectile-dysfunction drugs. The outcome could raise compliance and liability exposure for marketplaces and e-pharmacy platforms.
Karnataka has challenged Snapdeal's safe-harbour protection before the Supreme Court over alleged unlicensed online sale of prescription erectile-dysfunction drugs. The case could reshape intermediary liability and compliance requirements for Indian e-commerce marketplaces and e-pharmacy platforms.
Why this matters
The case follows Supreme Court signals seeking Snapdeal’s reply on prescription-drug sale liability and notices over alleged ED-drug sales without prescriptions, adding legal scrutiny alongside its Project Gati seller expansion.
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