Liquor import case: Complaint Against director Not Maintainable Without Company as Accused

Raj Sahai Vs State of West Bengal & Anr. (Calcutta High Court) The Calcutta High Court recently rendered a significant judgment quashing a prosecution report against a director in a liquor import case. The case involved the seizure of foreign liquor allegedly meant for marketing purposes but not for sale. The court’s decision sheds light on various legal aspects, including company liability and the prosecution’s burden of proof. The case centered on the arrest of Raj Sahai, a director of Duomo Distribution Private Limited, following a raid at the company’s marketing offic...