Has No Sanction Of Law: Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Proceedings Initiated Under Prevention Of Food Adulteration Act After Its Repeal

Rajasthan High Court emphasized that the courts can take cognizance of an offense under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act even without a complaint being filed by a public authority. The ruling highlights that the act does not require formal complaints in all cases to proceed with charges, underscoring the Court’s role in safeguarding public health and maintaining the effectiveness of the food safety law in addressing food adulteration cases.