Bombay high court quashes FDA suspension of star hotel food licence, says discovery of only two insects doesn’t justify action

The Bombay high court quashed a hotel's license suspension after finding minor hygiene issues. A solitary finding of two insects did not justify the continued suspension of the license. The court accepted the hotel's undertaking to maintain high sanitation standards.

The Food and Drug Administration's drive aims to improve food safety across Maharashtra. The court appreciated the state and FDA actions in enforcing food safety laws.