Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940–Sec. 25(2), (3) & (4)–Criminal proceedings–Scope for continuance–Complaint was filed after 2-1/2 years of expiry of the sample–Information that the sample was found sub-standard was sent to petitioner just one month before the expiry date–Petitioner-Company deprived of the valuable right of re-testing of the sample–Held, proceedings are liable to be quashed.
