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1 August 2026

Bombay HC on government canteen hygiene

The topic serves as a practical case study on regulatory failure, judicial oversight of executive bodies, and the principles of probity and equality before the law in public service delivery.

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Notes

  • The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for inconsistent enforcement of food safety standards.
  • A court-appointed panel of lawyers reported poor hygiene conditions in Mantralaya (State Secretariat) canteens, citing open sewage, drainage issues, and pest infestations.
  • The FDA report claimed 98% compliance for the same canteens, contradicting the panel's findings.
  • The Court emphasized that regulatory bodies must be fair, impartial, and uniform in their enforcement actions across private, government, and semi-government establishments.
  • The judiciary highlighted the principle of equality before the law, noting that regulatory actions against private eateries must be consistent with those applied to government facilities.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of uniform enforcement of food safety regulations by state authorities in ensuring public health and upholding the principle of equality before the law. 150 words
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  2. The efficacy of regulatory bodies in India is often questioned due to perceived biases in enforcement. In the context of food safety and public health, analyze the role of the judiciary in ensuring administrative accountability and impartiality in the functioning of state-level regulatory agencies. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following principles did the Bombay High Court emphasize regarding the functioning of regulatory bodies like the FDA?

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