STATE OF GUJARAT vs RAMESHCHANDRA SHIVRATAN KOSAR & ANR.ETC

The Supreme Court held that the Gujarat High Court erred in quashing proceedings under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, concerning complaints under Section 16 read with Section 7(1) and 7(5) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. The Court emphasized that the High Court did not adequately consider the factual controversies regarding the alleged adulteration of food products, which should not have been resolved under Section 482. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and allowed the appeals, reinstating the proceedings against the respondents.