Today, On 22nd July, The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Uttar Pradesh government’s QR code order for eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route, directing that “all hotels on route must display license & registration certificate.”
Today, On 20th January, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court that halal certification is not limited to meat products but is being applied to many other items like cement and water bottles. He expressed shock at this practice and said that agencies charge hefty fees for these certifications. Mehta also pointed out that the total money collected through such certifications runs into several lakh crores, raising serious concerns.