fact that the sample was found positive for the presence of argemone oil. In other respects there was nothing wrong with the mustard oil. According ... public analyst that the sample was found positive for presence of argemone, the applicant was prosecuted.
3. At the trial the applicant gave an application
Government, were found to contain 12.5 per cent approximately of argemone maxicana. The applicant was convicted and sentenced as mentioned above.
2. Learned counsel ... raised three points. That argemone maxicana is not a poison not having
been notified as such under the Poisons Act and
the applicant could
public analyst. The public analyst in his report dated 21.8.2000 found Argemone present in the sample. After obtaining permission from the Chief Medical Officer, Hardoi ... provisions and in the report of the public analyst, presence of Argemone was found in the mustard oil sample, which was sent for examination
temperature Acetic
acid method) Not more than
26.5°C
The test for argemone oil should be negative.
12. According to the report of the Public ... Oleic Acid: 1.14%
5. Unsaponifiable matter: within limit
6. Test for Argemone oil: Nagative.
7. Bellier's test 25.8°C
8. Linseed
cent by weight. It shall be free from seeds of argemone mexicana linn.
The amount of insect damaged matter shall not exceed 5 per cent
material is more than the prescribed limit and further the material contains argemone and rancidity and thus the same was treated to be adulterated
appearing in Appendix B of the Rules. Admixture of Argemone Mexicana Linn with mustard oil is prohibited as it is injurious to health. Mixture ... percentage of other edible oils exceeds 7 per cent, or it contains argemone oil or it does not conform to the standard laid down
appearing in Appendix 'B' of the Rules. Admixture of Argemone Mexicana Linn with mustard oil is prohibited as it is injurious to health
which after analysis by the Public
Analyst was found to have contained argemone oil which is injurious to
public health. The complainant did not provide
