AIROnline 2009 SC 97 ::2009 (17) SCC 791 ::(2009) 13 Scale 1.1 ::2009 (13) Scale 1

Supreme Court Of India

Hon'ble Judge(s): R. V. Raveendran, Markandeya Katju , JJ

Prevention of Food Adulteration Act (37 of 1954) , S.23— Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules (1954) , R.44.1— Sale of non-iodised salt - R. 44.1 prohibiting sale of any substance which may be injurious to health - Challenge on ground that Experts report however showing that consumption of non-iodised salt is not injurious to health - Time granted to Union of India to file additional affidavit giving detailed particulars as to circumstances in which sale of non-iodised salt for human consumption is prohibited. (Para 2 3)