The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of two individuals under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (E.C. Act), ruling that the prosecution was “wholly misconceived” as the statutory control over the price and distribution of cement had been withdrawn by the Central Government prior to the date of the alleged offense. A Bench comprising
Supreme Court Sets Aside Conviction Under Essential Commodities Act, Holds Prosecution Untenable as Cement Was Decontrolled on Date of Offense
