Kerosene carrier acquitted as consumer possession held no offence
Police stopped a vehicle in Hamirpur district and seized 170 litres of kerosene in 11 containers for want of a transport permit. The carrier was convicted by the trial court and the appeal court partly upheld it. The High Court set aside both convictions and acquitted the accused.
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How we verify →Both convictions stand set aside and the accused stands acquitted under the High Court's judgment dated 06.11.2025.
What happened
The High Court recorded that police, at an early-morning vehicle check, found 11 containers holding 170 litres of kerosene and demanded a transport permit which the accused could not produce.
The High Court recorded that the trial charge was for contravention punishable under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, with police claiming blue dye showed ration-network stock, but noted no dealership, diversion chain, misuse, mixing or adulteration was established.
The High Court allowed the revision, holding mere possession of a large quantity of kerosene by a consumer is not an offence, and acquitted the accused of the Section 7 charge.
The order directs return of the fine subject to appeal time and execution of bail bonds, closing the prosecution that began with the roadside seizure.
What the record says
“The accused is acquitted of the commission of an offence punishable under Section 7 of the EC Act, 1955.”
Criminal Revision No. 387 of 2014, judgment text — read the full text
A peaceful economic act
Moving and holding a household fuel without a permit harmed no one; no adulteration, cheating, or proven diversion was established, so this was peaceful storage and movement of goods.
What we could not confirm
Police had claimed the blue dye indicated ration-network stock; the court did not sustain any diversion charge, but the FIR number and seizure date are not confirmed in the text available. Matching news reports dated 14.11.2025 could not be opened for corroboration.