Vivimed Labs Secures High Court Stay on CBI Proceedings After Search Operations
Vivimed Labs obtained significant legal relief as Telangana High Court granted interim stay on CBI proceedings following search and seizure operations conducted on 20th January, 2026 based on State Bank of India complaint. The court restrained CBI from taking coercive steps against the company and its directors until further orders, with the case scheduled for hearing on 6th March, 2026.

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Vivimed Labs Limited has secured significant legal relief as the Telangana High Court granted an interim stay on all Central Bureau of Investigation proceedings following search and seizure operations conducted at the pharmaceutical company's premises. The development comes after the company approached the High Court challenging the CBI actions initiated based on a State Bank of India complaint.
CBI Search and Seizure Operations
The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted search and seizure operations at Vivimed Labs' premises on 20th January, 2026. The operations were carried out by CBI's Banking Securities Fraud Branch from Bengaluru and New Delhi based on a complaint filed by State Bank of India's IFB branch in Hyderabad.
| Investigation Details: | Information |
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| Search Date: | 20th January, 2026 |
| Investigating Agencies: | CBI Banking Securities Fraud Branch, Bengaluru & New Delhi |
| Complainant: | State Bank of India, IFB branch, Hyderabad |
| Stock Exchange Intimation: | 3rd February, 2026 |
High Court Interim Relief
Vivimed Labs approached the High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad seeking relief from the CBI proceedings. On 6th February, 2026, Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka granted comprehensive interim relief to the company in Writ Petition No. 1843 of 2026.
The High Court's interim order provides significant protection to Vivimed Labs by staying all further proceedings pursuant to the search and seizure operations. The court has restrained the CBI from taking any coercive steps against the company, its directors, and other stakeholders based on the search operations conducted on 20th January, 2026.
| Court Order Details: | Information |
|---|---|
| Court: | High Court for the State of Telangana |
| Judge: | Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka |
| Order Date: | 6th February, 2026 |
| Writ Petition No: | 1843 of 2026 |
| Next Hearing: | 6th March, 2026 |
Legal Arguments and Court's Reasoning
Senior Counsel Avinash Desai, representing Vivimed Labs, argued that the search and seizure operations were based on SBI's classification of the company's account as 'fraud'. The counsel contended that this fraud declaration had been previously suspended by the court in an earlier petition (W.P.No.24697 of 2025), making the CBI's reliance on such classification inappropriate.
The High Court accepted these arguments and noted that since the fraud declaration was under suspension, the CBI should not have proceeded with coercive actions based on that classification.
Comprehensive Stay Order
The interim stay order encompasses multiple aspects of protection for Vivimed Labs. The court has restrained the CBI from taking any coercive steps based on both the search and seizure operations and SBI's complaint or fraud declaration. This comprehensive relief covers all proceedings until further orders from the High Court.
The case is scheduled for next hearing on 6th March, 2026, when the court will further examine the matter and determine the future course of action.



























