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Supreme Court Strikes Down Rs 5 Lakh Compensation Order in Pune Dairy Case
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🗓 06 Oct 2026, 07:01 AM
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court annulled a Rs 5 lakh compensation order issued in the Pune dairy case, marking a significant victory for the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration.
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday quashed a compensation order of Rs 5 lakh that had been imposed on the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Pune dairy case.
The order, which had been issued after allegations of contamination in dairy products, was seen as a major setback for the FDA. By overturning it, the Court has effectively cleared the agency of the financial liability.
The decision is expected to strengthen the FDA’s enforcement powers and may deter future litigation against the regulator. It also signals the judiciary’s support for regulatory bodies in safeguarding public health.
The case is now closed for the FDA, but the Supreme Court has directed the parties to file any further appeals within the stipulated time frame.
The order, which had been issued after allegations of contamination in dairy products, was seen as a major setback for the FDA. By overturning it, the Court has effectively cleared the agency of the financial liability.
The decision is expected to strengthen the FDA’s enforcement powers and may deter future litigation against the regulator. It also signals the judiciary’s support for regulatory bodies in safeguarding public health.
The case is now closed for the FDA, but the Supreme Court has directed the parties to file any further appeals within the stipulated time frame.