Allahabad High Court Demands Action on Sub-standard Namkeens

The Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh's Food and Civil Supplies department to file an affidavit on measures taken against the sale of sub-standard namkeens. The court also impleaded the central government, highlighting the nationwide impact on public health, and set a hearing date for September 20, 2024.

The Allahabad High Court has issued a directive to the principal secretary of Uttar Pradesh's food and civil supplies department, demanding an affidavit detailing the measures taken to curb the sale of sub-standard namkeens.

The court has expanded the scope of its investigation beyond a single district, acknowledging the nationwide implications on public health. A bench of Justices V K Birla and Arun Kumar Singh is overseeing the suo moto plea.

In response, the court has included the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution as respondents and has scheduled the next hearing for September 20, 2024. Additionally, intervention inputs from High Court lawyer Ashutosh Kumar Tiwari were accepted as valuable resources for the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)