Prayagraj, Sept. 1 -- The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail pleas of 17 accused, including Bhola Jaiswal and Vibhor Rana, in the codeine-based cough syrup case, while granting relief to several other accused.

The court had reserved its order after hearing the bail applications of several accused who are currently lodged in jail in connection with the alleged illegal purchase, sale and supply of codeine-based cough syrup.

Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal heard the bail pleas and had fixed September 1 for pronouncing the order.

The case pertains to the alleged large-scale smuggling and illegal sale of codeine-based cough syrup, which was allegedly being diverted for use as an intoxicant. Following the alleged discovery of...