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STATE OF KERALA vs ORISON J FRANCIS & ANR

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The Supreme Court of India decided this matter on 4 November 2008. The registry identifies it as Diary No. 16472/2007. It was heard by Justice Arijit Pasayat,c.K. Thakker,lokeshwar Singh Panta.

The disposal recorded by the registry is "Appeal allowed; proceedings to continue in trial court". The record refers to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. 7 statutory provisions are noted on the record.

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CourtSupreme Court of India
Record typeJudgment
Diary numberDiary No. 16472/2007
Date of decision
Decision year2008
BenchARIJIT PASAYAT,C.K. THAKKER,LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA
PetitionerSTATE OF KERALA
RespondentORISON J FRANCIS & ANR.
DisposalAppeal allowed; proceedings to continue in trial court
Reportingreportable
ActsDrugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
Sections
  • Section 18(c)
  • Section 27(b)(ii)
  • Section 3(b)
  • Section 3(a)
  • Section 33G
  • Section 33M
  • Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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