State (Delhi Administration) vs Dharampal@

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against the Delhi High Court's dismissal of several cases concerning the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, specifically Section 20. The Court held that the failure to read the contents of the Director's certificate to the accused during the Section 313 Cr.P.C. statement was a significant omission, warranting the acquittal of the accused. Additionally, the Court affirmed that the appeals were barred by limitation under Section 378(5) Cr.P.C., leading to the dismissal of the appeals.