Court denies discharge pleas in Mumbai 'Body Revival' scam

A special court in Mumbai has denied discharge requests from Munish Munir Khan and seven others linked to a fraud case involving a questionable medicine called 'Body Revival.' Munish is the son of the accused Munir Khan, who falsely claimed that this medicine could cure serious diseases. The court's decision came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) revealed that Munir Khan and his associates misled patients about the medicine's effectiveness. One victim, seeking treatment for an eye issue, lost her vision after using 'Body Revival.' This prompted her to take legal action against Khan and his partners. The charge sheet indicates that Munir and Munish obtained forged documentation, falsely asserting that a medical research center had approved 'Body Revival.' The court stated there was enough evidence to proceed against them for creating false documents and deceiving the public. Additionally, the court rejected discharge pleas from Sarosh Khan, a significant accomplice, and five doctors who had prescribed the medicine. The doctors argued they were misled by Munir Khan. However, the court held them responsible for endorsing an unverified product without proper patient diagnosis. Investigators found that 'Body Revival' contained banned ingredients and did not have approval from any accepted medical body. The ED also reported that Munir Khan’s income came solely from selling these unlicensed medicines. They have seized properties worth approximately ₹ 8 crore, linked to the profits of this scam, registered in the names of Khan's family members.