JAI NARAIN vs MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI

The Supreme Court held that under Section 7(1) and Section 16(1) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, the conviction of the appellant for selling adulterated food was justified as he was directly involved in the sales at the shop. The Court emphasized that the mandatory minimum sentence prescribed under Section 16 must be adhered to, thereby reinstating the original sentence imposed by the Trial Magistrate. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the conviction and sentence of six months imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,000.