Hari Oil Industries (Hari Om Mill) (M/s.) & Anr. vs. State of Rajasthan

Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954–Sec. 7/16–Criminal proceedings–Petition for quashing–Sample of mustard oil was found beyond the standard–Second sample was not analysed till fourteen years–Accused was not under obligation to bear the expenses for re-analysis–He deprived of his statutory rights–Now, the sample is not fit for analysis–Great prejudice has been caused to accused on account of delay–Proceedings are liable to be quashed.