Shailyamanyu Singh vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the High Court's rejection of the appellant's petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, challenging the cognizance taken under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act. The Court analyzed whether the procedural and substantive aspects of the case were properly followed by the lower courts. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of procedural correctness in criminal proceedings involving statutory offences.