SATYA NARAYAN AGARWAL vs STATE OF ASSAM

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 7 read with Section 16(1) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, for selling adulterated chilli powder. The Court dismissed the appellant's plea for misbranding and probation, affirming the High Court's decision to enhance the fine from Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000. The Court reiterated the applicability of Section 433 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, allowing for commutation of the sentence upon payment of the fine.