Cr.Misc. M 24635 of 2011 1 IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. Cr.Misc. M 24635 of 2011 Date of decision:14.11.2011 Tara Chand petitioner vs State of Haryana respondent Present:- Mr. Maharaj Kumar, Advocate Ms. Shalini Attri, DAG, Hry M.M.S.BEDI, J. Different allopathy medicines were found from the premises of the petitioner in a raid conducted by the Drug Control Officer. An FIR u/s 420 IPC has been registered against the petitioner. A perusal of the FIR indicates that few patients were present at the time of the raid but none of them agreed to become a witness. It appears to be debatable whether in such circumstances, the allegation of cheating could be said to be substantiated at this stage. Learned State counsel, on the instructions of ASI Prem Singh, informs that for initiating action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, the matter has been reported by the Drugs Inspector to the higher Authorities and steps are being taken to launch prosecution, in accordance with law against the petitioner. In view of the said circumstances, without expression of any opinion regarding any offence having been committed by the petitioner under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, the petitioner can be granted the concession of pre-arrest bail in this case as he has already joined the investigation pursuant to the Cr.Misc. M 24635 of 2011 2 interim order. Accordingly, the petition is allowed and it is ordered that in case of arrest of the petitioner in FIR No. 389 dated 26.7.2011 u/s 420 IPC, registered at P.S. Sadar Karnal, he will be released on bail to the satisfaction of the arresting officer subject to the condition that he will join the investigation as and when required by the police and will not tamper with evidence or hamper the investigation. He will not practice medicine without medical degree or registration in accordance with law. In case of violation of any of the conditions, it will be open to the prosecution to seek cancellation of bail. November 14 , 2011 (M.M.S.BEDI ) TSM JUDGE