STATE DELHI ADMINISTRATION vs MAHENDER KUMAR . — Crl.A. No. 1032/2011

Summary: State Delhi Administration v. Mahender Kumar (Crl.A. 1032/2011) The Supreme Court set aside the Delhi High Court's acquittal order and remitted the case to the appellate court for fresh consideration. The case involved food adulteration charges under the Prevention of Food and Adulteration Act, 1954, regarding adulterated turmeric powder. The Supreme Court held the sanction granted by authorities was valid (contrary to the appellate court's finding) and noted the High Court's issue regarding sample representativeness was never raised at trial. The matter was remitted for complete reconsideration of all issues, with parties directed to appear before the District and Sessions Judge, Saket on May 9, 2011. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.