Desh Raj vs State Of Himachal Pradesh

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh upheld the conviction under Section 16(1)A of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, affirming the trial court's imposition of one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2000. The court found no serious illegality in the trial court's appreciation of evidence, including the non-examination of a defense witness, Suresh Kumar, and deemed the examination under Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code adequate. The court emphasized the legislative intent for deterrent punishment under Section 13(1)A, dismissing the appeal as devoid of merit.