RAM BADAL Vs. STATE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This application in revision is directed against an order of conviction, under Section 4, U.P. Prevention of Adulteration Act, (VI (6) of 1912), recorded by a Magistrate of First Class of Gonda & upheld by the learned Ses. J. of the same place.

(2.) The applicant had sold 'ghee' which, on a chemical analysis, was found to be "grossly adulterated." The report of the public Analyst shows that the sample of the 'ghee' sold by the applicant contained matter of ingredient, viz., fat & oil, which was different from & not of the same nature, substance or quality as 'ghee.'

(3.) The sole point for consideration in this revision is whether the conviction is justified on a correct interpretation of Section 4, U. P. Prevention of Adulteration Act, which is in these terms: