State (Govt.Of Nct Of Delhi) vs D.A.M.Prabhu & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Section 10 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, which allows for the prosecution of individuals in charge of a company for violations, were applicable in this case. The Court found that the High Court erred in quashing the proceedings against the respondents, as they were deemed liable under the Act for the violations committed by Swatanta Bharat Mills. The judgment of the Delhi High Court was set aside, and the matter was remanded for further proceedings against the respondents.