Law: Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011

Section: 2(k), 22-A

Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Section: 497

Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011 (XVI of 2011)-- ----S. 2(k)--Definition of “Food Operator”-- word “food operator” has been given vast and comprehensive connotation by legislature, which covers not only manufacturer, but also includes every person, who transports, stores, sells, distributes, imports, or exports food.                                                                                                                                            [P. 275] A Transport-- ----Word and phrases--“Transport”-- word “Transport” has been defined in various dictionaries--Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines word “Transport” as follows: “Take or carry from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship”        [P. 275] B Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011 (XVI of 2011)-- ----S. 22-A--Offence by large scale manufacturers--It appropriate to have a look of provision of Section 22-A of Punjab Food Authority Act, 2011-- Said provision cover those cases, wherein quantity of food involved is equal to or in excess of quantities described in schedule appended to Act of 2011--Quantity of milk mentioned in schedule is 500 liters--Since milk recovered in present case is 2400 liters, as such said provision is fully applicable to petitioner, which has been shown to be non-bailable--It was entailing penalty of imprisonment extending upto five…