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2016 (3) TMI 1363 - SC - Indian LawsOffence under Section 7/16 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 - Effect of amendment - amendment in the Act by the Central Amendment Act 34 of 1976 whereby Section 16A was added and under the said section, only a fine is leviable, Rigorous imprisonment is dispensed with - HELD THAT:- In ’T. Barai v. Henry Ah Hoe and Another’ [1982 (12) TMI 186 - SUPREME COURT], this Court held that since the amendment was beneficial to the accused persons, it can be applied even with respect to earlier cases as well which are pending in the Court. We have no doubt in mind that the aforesaid judgment squarely applies thereon - This appeal is, therefore, partly allowed and the sentence imposed upon the appellant is modified by imposing fine of ₹ 50,000/- which shall be deposited within two months with the trial court. On deposit of the aforesaid amount, the bail bonds furnished by the appellant shall be discharged.
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