Tarak Nath Keshari vs The State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act for violating the West Bengal Pulses, Edible Oil (Dealers Licensing) Order, 1978, after oil exceeding permissible limits was found during inspection. The trial court sentenced the appellant to six months' rigorous imprisonment and a fine, which the High Court upheld, reducing the sentence but maintaining the conviction. The Court examined the evidence of violation and the legality of the conviction, affirming the lower courts' decisions. The case underscores the enforcement of essential commodities regulations and the importance of compliance.