S. Chinnasamy vs Seed Inspector, Coimbatore & Another

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, specifically citing Section 7(1)(a)(ii) for conducting seed business without a valid license and failing to maintain necessary records as mandated by the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983. The Court affirmed the lower courts' findings that the appellants violated clauses 3(1), 8(a) and (b), and 18(1) of the Seeds (Control) Order, leading to a sentence of three months simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000 each. The judgment reinforces the necessity of compliance with regulatory provisions in the sale of agricultural seeds.