R. SOUNDARARAJAN vs SEED INSPECTOR, COIMBATORE

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983, for failing to obtain a license to sell seeds and for not maintaining necessary records, as per Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The Court confirmed the findings of the Special Judge, which included violations of clauses 3(1), 8(a) and (b), and 18(1) of the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983. The appellants were sentenced to three months of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000 each on three counts, affirming the lower court's decision.