Recently, the Allahabad High Court, while quashing the whole proceedings under Section 272 IPC, ruled that in the case of adulteration regarding edible items it is the designated officer who is entitled to investigate such matters under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. A Single Judge Bench of Justice Mrs. Sadhna Rani (Thakur) held: I
Food Safety and Standard Act Has Made Sec 272 and 273 IPC Redundant: Allahabad HC Quashes Charge Sheet
