NAND KISHORE PANDEY Vs. METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE (CORPN), KANPUR AND ANOTHER
LAWS(ALL)-2000-5-228
HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD
Decided on May 09,2000

NAND KISHORE PANDEY Appellant
VERSUS
Metropolitan Magistrate (Corpn), Kanpur And Another Respondents

JUDGEMENT

J.C.Mishra, J. - (1.) This revision is directed against the charge under Sections 7/ 16 of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act framed by the Metropolitan Magistrate (Corporation), Kanpur.
(2.) It is not disputed that the sample of vegetable oil (Moti Brand) on analysis was found to have its boiling poiht exceeding by 370C (38.20.C) and consequently it was adulterated. The sample was collected on 28-9-83.
(3.) Schedule 'B'-A.19 provides that Vanaspati shall conform to the standards specified. Clause (v) provides that the melting point as determined by capillary slip method shall be from 310-C to 370-C. By GSR 744(E) dated 27th October, 1984, 37-C was substituted by 6 41-C. Thus, in view' of this notification Vanaspati ghee having melting point up to 41-C cannot be said to be adulterated.;


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