#Legal Metrology Act

The court held that prosecuting a company officer without arraying the company as accused and without showing a nomination under Section 49 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 constitutes an abuse of process. This ruling clarifies vicarious liability requirements under the Act and protects officers from unwarranted prosecution.

CESTAT Chennai rules that tyres secured with plastic straps do not qualify as 'pre-packaged commodities' under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, exempting them from valuation under Section 4A of the Central Excise Act. The ruling quashes a ₹221 crore demand, interest, and penalty, setting a precedent for similar valuation disputes in the tyre industry.

Madhya Pradesh High Court dismisses writ petition, upholding amended Marketing Discipline Guidelines except one clause, affirming that regulatory rules must not violate statutory rights under labour and metrology laws.

Bombay High Court holds that directors cannot be prosecuted under Legal Metrology Act without specific allegations linking them to day-to-day management of the company.