Raveendran. K & Anr vs Excise Inspector, Vadakara & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 57A(iii) of the Abkari Act, 1967 for selling arrack contaminated with methanol, a noxious substance. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies on the licensee to demonstrate that they did not permit the mixing of harmful substances with the liquor. The conviction and sentence of rigorous imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs. 10,000 were affirmed, rejecting the defense's claim regarding the source of the liquor.