Policy · Commerce & Consumer Brands

Meesho faces police FIR over toxic product death

By Startup Enthusiast · 21 August 2026

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Meesho connects small sellers with buyers through its social commerce app

Gurugram Police registered an FIR against Meesho and a seller after a teen died from consuming toxic 'Sulfas' ordered via the app

This follows previous legal issues including counterfeit sales allegations and FDA violations regarding medical kits

Gurugram Police registered an FIR against Meesho and seller Pankaj Bharatbhai Parmar.
The case involves the alleged sale of toxic 'Sulfas' to a consumer.
A 17-year-old minor from Tikli village died after consuming the substance on April 28.
The order was placed via the Meesho app on April 11 before the incident occurred.
The FIR was registered at Badshahpur police station on August 19 under specific BNS sections.
Sections 106 and 286 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita cover causing death by negligence.
Anuradha Mehra, the mother of the deceased, filed the complaint alleging regulation violations.
The court directed the police to register the FIR after reviewing the initial allegations.

Police are investigating the online sale process and ordering mechanism used by the platform.
Meesho and firm representatives are scheduled to be questioned during the investigation.
Viscera and blood samples have been sent to a forensic science laboratory in Bhondsi.
No arrests have been made so far as the investigation is ongoing.
Forensic reports are awaited to determine the cause of death and liability.

Meesho operates as a social commerce platform connecting small sellers with buyers.
The company facilitates orders through its mobile application interface.
Sellers list products that customers can purchase directly via the app.
The business model relies on social sharing to drive customer acquisition.
Meesho has faced scrutiny over product safety and regulatory compliance previously.
The platform hosts various categories of goods sold by third-party vendors.
Revenue is generated through commissions and fees charged to participating sellers.
Meesho aims to empower small businesses to reach a wider digital audience.
The company has expanded its operations across multiple states in India.