1. This application under section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure [for short “the Code”] has been filed for quashing the proceedings in Criminal Case No.15830/2011 pending before the Special Judicial Magistrate, Indore.

2. The facts giving rise to this application are that the applicant is a Director of M/s. Bharti Retail Limited (in brief “the Company”). The company is engaged in the business of operating retail stores under the name and style ‘Easy Day’ having its outlet at many places throughout the country. On 29.11.2010, Food Inspector visited retail shop situated at Malhar Mega Mall, Indore and took samples of ‘butter coconut biscuit’ and ‘mix fruit biscuit’ and the same were sent to Public Analyst for chemical examination. As per the report dated 4.1.2011, samples were misbranded. Hence, Food Inspector filed a complaint against the applicant-Manik Hiru, Sandeep Singh, Indrajeet Walia and Ranjan Bharti Mittal. Learned Magistrate took cognizance on 12.8.2011 and issued bailable warrant against accused persons including applicant. Being aggrieved the applicant has filed this application. In the application it is made clear that earlier co-accused Indrajeet Walia has f