MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI vs LAXMI NARAIN TANDON ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the supply of food by a hotelier to a customer under a consolidated charge constitutes a 'sale' under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, specifically under Section 7 read with Section 16. The Court clarified that the definition of 'sale' in the context of the Food Adulteration Act is broader than that in the Sales Tax Act, emphasizing the importance of public health. The Full Bench's ruling was upheld, allowing the appeals and reversing the High Court's decision.