SAUMINDRA BHATTACHARYA vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court quashed the proceedings against accused Nos. 1 and 2 but upheld the dismissal of the petition concerning accused No. 3, the Manager. The Court emphasized that under Sections 11, 12, and 20 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, a complaint regarding food adulteration must follow a specific procedure, including the necessity of a report from a public analyst. The Court held that the Magistrate was justified in taking cognizance of the matter after the report was appended, thereby validating the proceedings against accused No. 3.