Supreme Court Archives

SC Asks Centre to Teach Nutrition and Food Labels in Schools 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 11, 2026
Key Updates The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider introducing nutrition education in schools and questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) about several aspects of its proposed front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) for packaged foods. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said children remain particularly vulnerable
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SC Turns Up Heat on FSSAI Over Delayed Food Warning Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 14, 2026
Key Update The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its delay in introducing front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. A Bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking clear warnings to help
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea Against Alcohol Sachets and Tetra Packs 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 26, 2026
Key Update The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, states, and Union Territories on a petition seeking a ban on the sale of alcohol in tetra packs and sachets. A bench comprising Surya Kant, Joymalya Bagchi, and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices to the authorities and directed them to file their responses within
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SC Declines Plea for Court-Monitored Food Safety Body 0

Key Update The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought the creation of a national task force to strengthen food safety enforcement across India. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ruled that the petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, lacked merit and did not warrant consideration. Petitioner