Shri Ranajoy Bose vs Shri A.B. Roy & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, confirming the lower courts' decisions regarding the prosecution under Section 16(1)(a)(i) read with Section 7 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. The Court ruled that the consent for prosecution given by the District Health Officer was valid, rejecting the appellant's argument regarding the officer's competence. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the ongoing prosecution against the appellant for selling adulterated tea leaves.