“Since the Printing Is Legible, Continuation of Prosecution Is Not Necessary”: Kerala HC Quashes Case Against Hindustan Coca Cola Over Packaged Water Label Pricing

The Kerala High Court dismissed criminal proceedings against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages for alleged labeling violations on “Kinley” bottled water, ruling that the laser-printed price declarations were legible. The court emphasized clarity in regulatory enforcement and quashed the prosecution under the Legal Metrology Act, reinforcing the legitimacy of the company’s practices.