SWANTRAJ & ORS. vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 18(1)(c) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, affirming that a license for a vehicle does not authorize the temporary storage of drugs in a godown without a separate license. The Court held that all places of storage must be licensed to prevent the circulation of harmful drugs, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight. The appellant's temporary storage was deemed unlawful under Section 27(b) of the Act, leading to the conclusion that appropriate licenses must be obtained for all storage locations.