STATE OF PUNJAB Vs. KEWAL KRISHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) PRESENT revision petition is directed by the State of Punjab against the discharge of respondent in a complaint filed by Neelam Kumar, Food Inspector bearing complaint No. 45 dated 06.10.1993.

(2.) BRIEFLY stated that Neelam Kumar, Food Inspector had inspected the premises of the accused on 22.06.1993 and found him in possession of 15 dozen of Ferryman Synthetic vinegar. It is stated that Food Inspector purchased three bottles of 750 mis. of Ferryman Synthetic vinegar from the accused-respondent. The samples were sent to the public analyst who opined that the bottles are not labelled as required under Rule 32(3) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1955.

(3.) LEARNED counsel appearing for the State has urged that the year and month had not been mentioned at the place which is meant on the label but though has been found on the label but not in the column meant for the same.