M/S. R.P.G. Life Sciences Ltd. & Ors vs State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, for violating the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1979, by failing to label drug bottles with the maximum retail price. The Court confirmed the trial court's findings that the appellants were guilty of stocking and selling unlabelled drugs, which is a punishable offense under the Act. The sentences imposed by the trial court were also affirmed, including fines and terms of rigorous imprisonment for certain accused.