Flawed Food Sample Collection Procedures Criticized by Bombay High Court

The High Court of Bombay criticized the food inspector for flawed procedures in obtaining and sealing food samples, deeming the panchanama as unreliable. The court emphasized the need for accurate documentation reflecting actual events witnessed by the panchas, rather than a pre-determined narrative. It highlighted that events during sample collection cannot be standardized, rendering a pre-filled panchanama worthless.

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The High Court of Bombay criticized the food inspector for following a flawed procedure in obtaining and sealing food samples. The court found the inspector's panchanama to be a farce and emphasized that it should reflect actual events witnessed by the panchas, not a predetermined narrative. The court stated that events during sample collection cannot be standardized and a pre-filled panchanama is valueless.

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