GANESHMAL JASHRAJ vs GOVT. OF GUJARAT AND ANR.

The Supreme Court held that in cases involving plea bargaining, the evaluation of evidence may become superficial, impacting the conviction's validity. The appellant, charged under Section 16(a)(1) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, had initially pleaded not guilty but later admitted guilt through plea bargaining. The Court found that the Magistrate's conviction was influenced by this admission, thus remanding the case for further examination under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code, emphasizing the need for proper investigation under the Act.