The State Of Andhra Pradesh vs Venu Veterinary Division And Anr.

The Supreme Court examined whether criminal proceedings under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, can be quashed against dealers on the grounds that the manufacturer of the drug was not made an accused. The High Court had previously quashed the proceedings, holding that dealers cannot be prosecuted independently of the manufacturer. The case addresses the scope of Section 482 of the CrPC in quashing prosecutions involving statutory violations of drug regulations.