Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954–Sec. 7/16–Conviction–Sentence of six months with a fine of Rs. 2000/- –Matter of the year 1993–Petitioner remained in jail for nine days–Now he is aged of 46 years–Held, State Govt. may formalize the matter for reduction of the sentence subject to deposit of Rs. 25,000/-.


