MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI vs KACHEROO MAL

The Supreme Court held that under Section 2(i)(f) of the Food Adulteration Act, an article of food is deemed 'adulterated' if it is found to be insect-infested and unfit for human consumption. The Court disapproved the High Court's interpretation that required additional proof of unfitness beyond insect infestation. It emphasized that the statute aims to prevent food adulteration and should be interpreted to suppress mischief and promote public health. The decision of the Delhi High Court in Dhanraj's case was approved, reinforcing that insect infestation alone can render food unwholesome.