Mumbai Chemist Gets 15-Year N

Mumbai Chemist Gets 15-Year Jail Term for Selling Adulterated Drugs

A special court in Mumbai has sentenced a chemist to 15 years in jail for selling adulterated medicines to patients. The court also ordered the chemist to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh.

The court found the chemist guilty of selling spurious drugs to patients, which caused them harm. The prosecution had alleged that the chemist had sold medicines that were past their expiry date and had mixed them with other substances.

The court observed that the chemist's actions had put the lives of patients at risk and that he had acted with a "complete disregard" for their safety.

"The accused has sold spurious medicines to patients, which has caused them harm," the court said in its order. "The accused has acted with a complete disregard for the safety of the patients and has put their lives at risk."

"The accused has sold spurious medicines to patients, which has caused them harm," the court said in its order. "The accused has acted with a complete disregard for the safety of the patients and has put their lives at risk."

The court also ordered the chemist to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh and to surrender his pharmacy license for a period of two years.

Author's Note:

This case highlights the importance of ensuring the quality and safety of medicines sold in the market. The sentence is a stern warning to chemists and pharmacists who compromise on the quality of medicines.

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