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Jugal Kishore Food Adulteration - Summary of Main Points and Insights
- Legal Framework and Case Law:
- The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (PFA Act), aims to protect public health by ensuring food purity and eradicating food adulteration. Several judgments emphasize that the Act's provisions are designed to be protective and preventive State VS Gurcharan Singh - Punjab and Haryana, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Kerala, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Dishonour Of Cheque, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Crimes.
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In Jugal Kishore v. State of Maharashtra (AIR 1989 SC 159), the Supreme Court highlighted the importance of reading various socio-economic laws in harmony, affirming the continued applicability of the PFA Act despite subsequent legislation Som Lal VS Vijay Laxmi etc. - Punjab and Haryana.
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Adulteration and Public Health:
- Multiple rulings underscore that food adulteration is injurious to health, and the PFA Act was enacted to combat this social evil, ensuring food safety and purity Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Kerala, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Dishonour Of Cheque, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Crimes.
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The Court has recognized that strict enforcement and proper personnel, such as trained probation officers, are essential for effective implementation Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Kerala, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Dishonour Of Cheque.
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Procedural Aspects and Evidence:
- Section 10(7) of the Act deals with the sampling process, including the role of independent witnesses and the importance of adhering to prescribed procedures. The case involving Jugal Kishore and Inderjit demonstrated the necessity of following legal protocols for sample collection and documentation State VS Gurcharan Singh - Punjab and Haryana.
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The endorsement or certification by officials, such as the Additional Registrar, must strictly conform to legal standards; formal acts cannot substitute proper legal procedures SHYAM LAL RAWAT VS RAM LAL - Allahabad.
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Case of Jugal Kishore and Related Proceedings:
- Jugal Kishore was convicted under Sections 7/16 of the PFA Act, with sentences ranging from 10 days to six months imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness with which adulteration cases are treated JUGAL KISHORE Vs STATE - Rajasthan.
- The Supreme Court in Jugal Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar (AIR 1972 SC 2522) emphasized that the Act's primary goal is to eliminate food adulteration for public health, and legal provisions should be applied with this objective in mind Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Kerala, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Dishonour Of Cheque.
- The benefit of Probation of Offenders Act was considered for first-time offenders, but in some cases, such as the one involving Jugal Kishore, the Court declined this benefit due to the gravity of the offense Kammod VS State of Madhya Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh.
Analysis and Conclusion
The case of Jugal Kishore underscores the critical importance of strict adherence to legal procedures under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, especially concerning sample collection and evidence handling. The judgments reinforce that food adulteration poses a significant health risk, and the law is aimed at its eradication through rigorous enforcement. Proper training of enforcement personnel and adherence to procedural safeguards are vital for justice. Courts have consistently emphasized that the Act's provisions serve the larger purpose of safeguarding public health, and legal processes must align with this objective.
References: - State VS Gurcharan Singh - Punjab and Haryana, Shyam Sunder Aggarwal VS State of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, Som Lal VS Vijay Laxmi etc. - Punjab and Haryana, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Kerala, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Dishonour Of Cheque, Nalinakshan VS Rameshan - Crimes, SHYAM LAL RAWAT VS RAM LAL - Allahabad, JUGAL KISHORE Vs STATE - Rajasthan, Kammod VS State of Madhya Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh
Search Results for "Jugal Kishore Food Adultration"
1972 0 Supreme(P&H) 110 • India - Punjab and Haryana
C.G.SURI, BHOPINDER SINGH DHILLON
PREVENTION OF FOOD ADULTERATION ACT, 1954 - SECTION 10(7) - TAKING OF SAMPLE - INDEPENDENT WITNESSES - ADMISSION BY ACCUSED - ... Fact of the Case: The respondent was convicted under Section 16(1)(a) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 ... Issues: Whether the provisions of Section 10(7) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 are mandatory and must be ... 10 did associate Jugal Kishore and Inderjit and got the necessary docum....
2015 0 Supreme(P&H) 1485 • India - Punjab and Haryana
ANITA CHAUDHRY
Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, S.20-A--Summoning of additional accused--Quashing--No specific averment in the complaint ... In view of the facts mentioned in the application and no objection recorded by GFI, the application is allowed and Sarv Shri Shyam Sunder Aggarwal and Chetan Aggarwal both sons of late Shri Jugal Kishor, residents of 37/78, Punjabi Bagh, West, New Delhi, Directors of M/s. Bikanerwala Foods (P) Ltd. ... It was urged that Section 33 of the Insecticide Act is pari materia with the provisio....
2006 0 Supreme(P&H) 177 • India - Punjab and Haryana
D.K.JAIN, SURYA KANT
In Jugal Kishore v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1989 SC 159, their Lordships of the Supreme Court held that Acts dealing with various socio-economic plans have to be read in a complimentary manner so that they do not create contradictions while operating in the same field. ... that the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 and the Rules framed thereunder were not impliedly repealed by the above stated later Act of 1955. ... Shiv Shankar, AIR 1971 SC 815, the Supreme Court, after noticing the fact that though parallel p....
2009 0 Supreme(Ker) 77 • India - Kerala
THOMAS P.JOSEPH
It is obvious that to work this Act, Probation officers of proper calibre and of the right attitude are essential ............. " ... The Supreme Court considered the matter in Jugal Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar (AIR 1972 SC 2522). ... The Supreme Court pointed out that adulteration of food is injurious to public health and the P.F.A. Act has been enacted with the aim of eradicating that anti-social evil and for ensuring purity in food articles and hence in view of the object of P.F.A. ... Act are ....
• India - Dishonour Of Cheque
THOMAS P.JOSEPH
It is obvious that to work this Act, Probation officers of proper calibre and of the right attitude are essential ............. " ... The Supreme Court considered the matter in Jugal Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar (AIR 1972 SC 2522). ... The Supreme Court pointed out that adulteration of food is injurious to public health and the P.F.A. Act has been enacted with the aim of eradicating that anti-social evil and for ensuring purity in food articles and hence in view of the object of P.F.A. ... Act are ....
• India - Crimes
THOMAS P.JOSEPH
The Supreme Court considered the matter in Jugal Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar7. H.R. ... The Supreme Court pointed out that adulteration of food is injurious to public health and the PFA Act has been enacted with the aim of eradicating that anti-social evil and for ensuring purity in food articles and hence in view of the object of PFA Act and the intention of the legislature as revealed ... There was divergence of opinion whether provisions of PO Act are applicable to cases under the Prevention of ....
2009 0 Supreme(Ker) 82 • India - Kerala
THOMAS P.JOSEPH
It is obvious that to work this Act, Probation officers of proper calibre and of the right attitude are essential ............. " ... The Supreme Court considered the matter in Jugal Kishore Prasad v. State of Bihar (AIR 1972 SC 2522). ... The Supreme Court pointed out that adulteration of food is injurious to public health and the P.F.A. Act has been enacted with the aim of eradicating that anti-social evil and for ensuring purity in food articles and hence in view of the object of P.F.A. ... Act are ....
1985 0 Supreme(All) 354 • India - Allahabad
PARMESHWAR DAYAL
He relied on the case of Jugal Kishore v. Ratnakar, AIR 1976 SC 2130. But the endorsement of the Additional Registrar was an official formal act which could not mean to certify that the pleadings were made in accordance with law. ... Municipal Corporation, Bhopal, AIR 1983 SC 303 which is a case covered by the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. ... ( 39 ) HE referred to the case of Baldeo Singh v.
• India - High Court Of Rajasthan
PUSHPENDRA SINGH BHATI
Criminal Revision Petition No. 719/1999 Jugal Kishore ----Petitioner Versus State ----Respondent For Petitioner(s) : Mr. S.G. ... and for the offence under Rule 50(1) read with Section 7/16 of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act and was sentenced to undergo 10 days S.I. ... The petitioner was convicted for the offence under Section 7/16 of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act and was sentenced to undergo six months imprisonment and a f....
2023 0 Supreme(MP) 685 • India - Madhya Pradesh
SANJEEV S. KALGAONKAR
Learned counsel further relying on the judgment of Supreme Court in case of Jugal Kishore Prasad Vs. State of Bihar (1972) 2 SCC 633 contends that the benefit of Probation of Offenders Act ought to be extended to first offenders. ... Be it noted, in the said case, keeping in view the offence under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, the Court declined to confer the benefit under Section 4 of the PO Act. 22. ... State of H.P., (1972) 4 SCC 46 : 1973 SCC (Cri) 119 : AIR 1973 SC 780] , while dealing with Section....
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