THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO CRIMINAL PETITION No.8129 of 2011 ORDER: This criminal petition is filed by the petitioners by invoking the provisions under Section 482 Cr.P.C. with a prayer to quash the proceedings against them in C.C.No.177 of 2011 on the file of Judicial First Class Magistrate, Tadipatri, Anantapur District. 2. Heard both sides. 3. The brief facts of the case are that on 30.01.2008 the Drug Inspector, Anantapur collected the sample of Clanaxy – 375 manufactured by A.1 Company. Later he sent the sample for analysis. On 23.07.2008 the analyst opined that the drug was not of standard quality for the reason that it does not meet the labeled claim in respect of Clavulanic Acid i.e. found 49.5 mg., instead of label claimed 125 mg. Hence, the complaint. 4. The main contention raised by the learned counsel for the petitioners herein is that there is a bar under the provisions of Section 34 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. He further contends that in the complaint it is specifically stated that the petitioners are directors of A-1 firm and the in-charge of A-1 firm, i.e. A-2 is responsible for day-to- day business activities of the firm. On instructions, he further submits that the first accused is the company, represented by the second accused is ready to face the trial. 5. Considering the same and also on perusal of the record, this Court is of the view that the proceedings in C.C.No.177 of 2011 on the file of Judicial First Class Magistrate, Tadipatri, Anantapur District, against the petitioners are liable to be quashed and accordingly, the Criminal Petition is allowed and the proceedings against the petitioners herein in C.C.No.177 of 2011 are quashed. As far as the other accused are concerned, as stated by the learned counsel for the petitioners herein, they are directed to face the trial. Miscellaneous petitions filed in this criminal petition, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE RAJA ELANGO 8th September 2011, Rns