Key Takeaways
- Sindh Drug Court rejected bail applications of four accused in unregistered medicines case.
- Court observed that unregistered medicines could pose serious health risks.
- Prosecution alleged sale of unregistered medicines, leading to registration of case.
The Sindh Drug Court has dismissed the applications seeking confirmation of interim bail filed by four accused in a case involving the alleged possession and sale of unregistered and substandard medicines.
The accused, identified as Ijaz, Rafiq, Younis, and Muaz, were arrested in January 2025, and unregistered medicines were allegedly recovered from their possession.
A case was registered against them at Steel Town Police Station, with the prosecution maintaining that the accused were involved in the sale of unregistered medicines, which were not registered with the relevant authorities.
During the hearing, the court observed that the use and sale of unregistered and substandard medicines could pose a serious threat to human lives, leading to the rejection of the bail pleas.
Former Justice Abdul Malik Gadhi, commenting on the case, stated that those involved in the sale of unregistered and substandard medicines should be dealt with strictly.
The court declined to confirm the interim bail granted to the accused and dismissed their applications, emphasizing the need for strict action against such practices.
The prosecution maintained that the accused were involved in the sale of unregistered medicines, and the recovered medicines were not registered with the relevant authorities.
The decision by the Drug Court underscores the seriousness with which the authorities are treating cases involving unregistered and substandard medicines, which can have severe health implications.
