Delhi High Court Seeks Replies On PIL Against Non-Dairy Products Sold As Paneer, Declines Interim Directions

Delhi High Court seeks replies on a PIL over non-dairy products sold as paneer, but no interim enforcement drive has been ordered for now. New Delhi: Petitioners who wanted an enforcement drive against non-dairy products sold or served as paneer have, for the moment, received notice instead: the Delhi High Court seeks replies from the […]

Delhi High Court Quashes FSSAI Order On Red Bull’s ‘Energy Drink’ Label, Cites No Hearing

The Delhi High Court has set aside an FSSAI order of June 30 directing Red Bull to stop using the descriptor ‘Energy Drink’ on its caffeinated beverages, holding that the company was given no opportunity of being heard, and has left FSSAI free to take a fresh decision after hearing it.

[Reused Oil Dispute] Madras HC Stays Suspension of KFC Outlet License

The Madras High Court stayed the suspension of a KFC outlet’s license for reusing oil, criticizing the lack of procedural requirements followed by the Food Safety Designated Officer. The Court emphasized that the reuse of edible oil is advisory rather than mandatory and highlighted the importance of due process and adherence to legal requirements.

Supreme Court Rules: Food Safety and Standards Act Overrides IPC in Adulteration Cases

The appellant contested the decision made by the Allahabad High Court, which dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) aimed at nullifying the prosecution for violations under Sections 272 and 273 of the IPC. In 2010, the Uttar Pradesh State authorized authorities to commence prosecutions under these IPC provisions […]