12 August,2026 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
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Observing that the Maharashtra FDA is using a sword to kill a mosquito and "shoots first" before asking questions, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the regulator to use its power judiciously, warning of imposing heavy costs as cases of its drastic actions have come to its notice.
The HC advised the agency, which is in the news for a slew of raids on food establishments including some famous eateries since IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe was appointed at its helm in May, to act systematically.
Hearing a petition filed by Cadila Pharmaceuticals challenging the FDA's action on select drugs, the HC directed the agency to grant the company a hearing before taking any action. Following the remarks made by a bench, the FDA submitted that it will revoke its orders against the petitioner, issue show-cause notices, and grant it a hearing before passing a reasoned order.
Cadila Pharmaceuticals challenged the FDA's decision to bar the sale and distribution of some of its medicines and seizure of stock worth Rs 2.45 crore across the state over branding similarities. Government pleader Neha Bhide told the court that there was confusion between the said medicines and hence the decision was taken. "It was a preventive measure and not high-handed action," she said.
âWe are not worried about the loss faced by the company in the past two weeks since the order was passed. We are worried about those people who have not had access to these medicines. Power has to
be used properly. Even in the cases of hotels and restaurants, you shoot first and then ask questions'
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