A.M.Rajan : Revision vs Food Inspector on 13 November, 2009
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“21.In the case of State of Maharashtra
Vs. Rahman (1993 Mah.LT 881 Bom.), it has been
held that Sec.14-A prescribes a duty upon a
vendor to disclose to the Food Inspector when
required, the name, address and other particulars
of the person from who he purchased the article
food. When a Food Inspector takes samples he
shall issue notice not only to person from whom
he has taken sample, but also to his vendor whose
name and particulars are disclosed under Sec.14-
A of the Act. When the accused retails did not
disclose the name of the manufacturer from whom
he has purchased the article of adulterated food,
he cannot fault the prosecution for not proceeding
against the manufacturer. When the Accused is
duty bound to disclose the name of the
manufacturer under Sec.14-A of P.F. Act, the
reasonings of the trial court faulting the
prosecution cannot at all be sustained.