RAM KUMAR GUPTA Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

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(2.) THIS revision is directed against the judgment and order dated 29.9.1984, passed by Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge, E.C. Act Lalitpur dismissing the appeal preferred against the judgment and order dated 22.12.1983, passed by Munsif Magistrate (Lower Criminal Court), Lalitpur convicting the revisionist under Section 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act and sentencing him to rigorous imprisonment for six months and to fine of Rs. 1000.

(3.) ON the consideration of the entire facts and circumstances, I am of the view that the Magistrate committed illegality in taking cognizance of the case on the charge-sheet which was filed without order of or under authority of the District Magistrate or empowered officer.