MAHESH KUMAR JAIN Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This criminal appeal is directed against an order of conviction under Section 7 (1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act for alleged violation of provisions of Paragraph 3 (2) of the West Bengal Stocks and Prices of essential Commodities Order, 1977 and Paragraph 3 (1) of the Wheat and Wheat Products (Licensing, Control and Prohibition of Certain Classes of Commercial Transactions) Order, 1973 and sentence of rigorous imprisonment for three months and fine of Rs. 1,000/- with default clause.

(2.) It appears from the examination of the appellant under Section 251 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the case against him is as follows;

(3.) Heard Ms. Sreyashee Biswas, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner as well as Mr. Swapan Kumar Mallick, the learned advocate appearing on behalf of the State. Perused the impugned Judgement, the deposition of the witnesses as well as other materials on record.