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Bombay High Court rules that mere statements of co-accused, without additional evidence linking the accused to the crime, cannot justify arrest under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita or Food Safety Act. The ruling protects individual liberty where antecedents alone are insufficient for custody.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed show cause notices against a sweet manufacturer for failing to clearly specify statutory violations under the Food Safety Act and Panchayat Raj Act. While upholding the illegality of unlicensed food manufacturing in residential areas, the court reaffirmed that procedural fairness mandates explicit notice of breach to ensure effective response and compliance.
Gujarat High Court rules that substandard food under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 warrants only a monetary penalty, not criminal conviction. The judgment distinguishes substandard from unsafe food, limiting criminal liability to cases involving health hazards and setting a precedent for food adulteration prosecutions.
Bombay High Court clarifies conditions for anticipatory bail in offences under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, emphasizing cooperation with investigation.