SYED JAVED AHMAD Versus THE STATE

ORDER

1. Petitioners seek pre‑arrest ad interim bail in a case registered with Police Station Mozang, Lahore, for an offence under section 23/27 of Drugs Act, 1976. Allegation against the petitioners was that some drugs were taken into possession by Drug Inspector. On demand neither the petitioners produced warranty nor licence permitting them to manufacture the same.

2. It is contended by learned counsel for the petitioners that the medicines‑taken in possession are not drugs. Submits that medicines are used solely for the treatment of birds and the Government is permitting everyone to make the same in order to fight the epidemic in the birds.

2. I have heard the learned counsel. Petitioners arc allowed ad interim pre‑arrest bail in the sum of Rs.25,000 each, with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of A.C./Duty Magistrate, Lahore, till 8‑4‑1992, on which date the petitioners shall appear in person. The record of the case shall also be made available.

3. Learned counsel for the State after instructions does not oppose the application for pre‑arrest bail. In these circumstances and for the reasons given earlier in this Court's order, dated 1‑4‑1992, the pre‑arrest bail is confirmed.

4. N.H.Q./J‑15/L Pre‑arrest bail confirmed.