Essential Commodities Act, 1955–Sec. 7(1)(a)(ii)–Probation of Offenders Act, 1958–Sec. 4–Stock of mustered oil and vegetable oil was found beyond the permissible limit–Sentence of six month’s R.I. with the fine of Rs. 500/- –Incident took place in the year 1985–Matter remained pending before the High Court for more than 31 years–Less than minimum punishment can be imposed by recording the adequate and special reasons–Held, appellant is granted the benefit of Sec. 4 of P.O. Act.
