RANAJOY BOSE vs A.B. ROY

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, confirming the order of the Senior Municipal Magistrate which declined the appellant's discharge in a case under Section 16(1)(a)(i) read with Section 7 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. The Court found 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 lower court's decision and emphasizing the importance of proper consent in prosecution under the P.F.A. Act.