advanced by the learned APP for APP -State. The records reveal that the Respondents were prosecuted for storing and selling Godrej Vanaspati. The accused No.2 is a proprietor of a shop under the name of M/s. Jivraj Hirachand Gandhi & Sons, Ravivar Peth, Phaltan, wherein Godrej Vanaspati alleged to be adulterated food article, was kept for sale. Accused No.1 was the seller of Godrej Vanaspati. Accused No.3 was the supplier whereas Accused Nos.4 and 5 were the manufacturers of the said food article. On 6.2.1996 at 10.30 a.m. the Food Inspector of Phaltan Municipal Council visited the said shop and in the presence of panchas took a sample of food article viz. Godrej Vanaspati, which was kept for sale. After complying with the requisite procedure under the Act, he forwarded a portion of the sample to the Public Analyst for analysis. The report of the Public Analyst reveals that as per the Baudouin Test the sample of Godrej Vanaspati was lighter than 2 red units and hence, did not conform to the standards of Vanaspati as per PFA Rules, 1955. In view of the said report sanction was obtained from the Joint Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Pune, and thereafter a complaint was lodged against the aforesaid Respondents for selling adulterated Godrej Vanaspati.
