BENNY THOMAS vs FOOD INSPECTOR, KOCHI

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 16(1)(a)(i) read with Section 7(1) and Section 2(ia)(m) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, affirming that the appellant's sale of adulterated synthetic syrup constituted an offence. The Court found that the Food Inspector's purchase of the syrup was valid and that the articles were indeed kept for sale, dismissing the appellant's claims of non-violation of the relevant rules. The sentence was modified to six months of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,000/- as per the appellate court's decision.