LAWS(P&H)-2009-3-115

HARVINDER SINGH Vs. STATE OF HARYANA

Decided On March 04, 2009
HARVINDER SINGH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF HARYANA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) PRESENT revision petition has been filed by Harvinder Singh son of Makhan Singh.

(2.) KIRPAL Singh, Food Inspector, had inspected the premises of the accused on 28.12.1993 at 1.30 P.M. and found accused in possession of 8 Kgs. of turmeric powder which was meant for public sale. The turmeric powder (haldi) was stored in a tin. Kirpal Singh, Food Inspector, after following the necessary procedure, purchased 450 grams of turmeric powder and had divided 450 grams of turmeric powder into three equal parts and was kept in three dry, clean and empty bottles. The turmeric powder was sent to the Public Analyst who opined that the same was not in accordance with the specifications given under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act").

(3.) KIRPAL Singh, Food Inspector, appeared as PW.1 and Dr. T.R. Giridhar as PW.2.