1. This is an application to quash the proceedings in C.C.No. 746 of 2003 on the file of the Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class, West & South, Kothapet, Ranga Reddy District registered under Sections 16(1)(a)(i) and for violation of Section 2(ia)(m) and 7(i) of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act , 1954 (for short the “Act”).

2. The case of the prosecution is that instructions were issued in Memo No. VER/F/2003, dated 8.4.2003 by the Asst. Food Controller, Zone-VI, Ranga Reddy District to participate in the special raids to be conducted at Ranga Reddy District on 9.4.2003, as per the provisions under Rule 9(i) of Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955. Accordingly, on 9.4.2003 at about 12:15 p.m. Complainant along with staff accompanied with the officials of Regional Vigilance & Enforcement Department, Hyderabad (Rural), have visited the premises of M/s Jubilee Sweets & Bakers, H.No. 4-25-114/3, Wadi- E-Mehmood, Suleman Nagar, Rajendranagar, Ranga Reddy District for inspection. There the official found stock of 30 pouches of 250 ml. quantity packaged drinking water (Relish) in the premises. He enquired with accused No.1 about the nature, purpose of stockin