(1.) This appeal by the State is directed against an order of acquittal passed by the learned 2nd Addl. District Munsif Magistrate, Kovvur in C. C. 109/73 on the file of his Court. The two respondents are the two accused in the case. The 1st accused-1st respondent is the owner and proprietor of a general store shop at Nidadavole. The second respondent second accused is a salesn an in the shop.
(2.) The case of the prosecution is :
(3.) The plea of the respondents was that they did not sell honey but sold honeyres supplied to them by Bell & Co. which gave a warranty and the warranty was printed on every bill given to a purchaser.