Supreme Court quashes Bombay HC order directing Maharashtra FDA to pay ₹5 lakh compensation

The Supreme Court on Monday (October 5, 2026) set aside a Bombay High Court direction ordering the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay ₹5 lakh compensation to a Pune-based dairy and sweets establishment whose food licence had been suspended following a food poisoning complaint.

The order was passed in State of Maharashtra & Ors. v. M/s Gurunanak Dairy & Sweets on October 5, according to a press note issued by the Maharashtra FDA.

The case dates back to June 12, when FDA food safety officers in Pune inspected the establishment following a complaint of food poisoning. Officials found deficiencies relating to hygiene, maintenance of records, labelling, and the personal hygiene of employees, following which its food licence was suspended under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.