STATE OF H.P. vs NARENDER KUMAR

The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of the accused under Section 16(1)(a)(i) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, where the trial court found defects in the sanction order and non-compliance with Rule 18 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955. The High Court upheld the trial court's decision regarding the lack of valid sanction but noted the failure of the prosecution to prove the despatch of seal impression and memo separately, which is mandatory. The Supreme Court ultimately affirmed the acquittal of the accused, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to procedural requirements in food adulteration cases.