Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Essential Commodities Act Case Due to Inordinate Delay - Imposes Fine Instead of Imprisonment. The Court held that the 31-year delay in appeal disposal constitutes an adequate and special reason to reduce the minimum sentence under Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
1 Jan 2023The appellant, Tarak Nath Keshari, was convicted under Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 for possessing mustard oil and veget...
