contained in Sections 12 to 14 of
the Act. These Sections read as under:-
“Sec. 12 Grounds for challenge.-
(1) When a person is approached ... validity of any ground referred to
in this section or sub-section (3) of section 12 .”
12. Under Section 12 , it is clear that when
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 would be essential.
Section 10-A of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 reads as
under :
10-A. Offences to be cognizable ... Section 154(1) of the Code.
Thus, in the light of Section 154 of Cr.P.C., Section 10-A
of Essential Commodities Act
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 would be essential.
Section 10-A of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 reads as
under :
10-A. Offences to be cognizable ... Section 154(1) of the Code.
Thus, in the light of Section 154 of Cr.P.C., Section 10-A
of Essential Commodities Act
business" and "ordinarily" in Section 12 of the Act
should be understood.
12. Section 3 of the Act imposes a liability ... Act, have to be understood in
the context in which the Act was enacted, failing which the very
raison d'être of Section 12
essential
commodities and trade and commerce therein. He further submits
that the provisions of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Essential
Commodities Act ... held that Punjab Essential Commodities (Regulation
of Sale) Order, 1966 is ultra vires Section 3 of the Essential
Commodities Act and is beyond the scope
obtain an order for
maintenance, as contemplated under Subsection (4) of Section 125,
notwithstanding the existence of the foundation and the conditions ... enumerated under Subsections (4) and (5). It is to be noted
that Explanation (b) to Subsection (1) of Section
Section 125 of the Code makes provision for the grant of
maintenance to wives, children and parents. Subsection (1) of
Section 125 inter alia ... plank, basis or bedrock on which the
right/liability under Sec. 125 rests.
12. The obligation to maintain the wife was stipulated even under
Sec
Provisions) Act, 1981 for speedy trial of
cases under the EC Act . Section 11 of the aforesaid Act provided for substitution
of Section 12 ... Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act ) was authorized
to act as the Special Court under Section 12 A of the EC Act
essential
commodities and trade and commerce therein. He further submits
that the provisions of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Essential
Commodities Act ... held that Punjab Essential Commodities (Regulation
of Sale) Order, 1966 is ultra vires Section 3 of the Essential
Commodities Act and is beyond the scope
with Section 30 of the Arms Act and Section 3(2) (d) read with Section
7(1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act ... Order, 2005 punishable under Section 3 (ii) (d) read with Section 7 (1) (a)
(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 , holding that prima facie
