Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Punjab Imposes Over Rs 3 Crore in Fines for Dairy Adulteration
The Punjab government fined businesses over Rs 3 crore for selling bad milk and dairy products between 2019 and 2024.
This was revealed in court after a complaint about unhealthy food.
The fines were for things like curd, ghee, and milk-based sweets.
A lawyer is asking for stricter rules to stop the bad practices.
The court case is ongoing.
The government found many problems with the food sold, including raw milk and processed items.
These items can cause sickness and other health issues.
Some areas had more cases than others.
The lawyer wants better testing, awareness, and penalties.
The Punjab government imposed over Rs 3 crore in fines for food adulteration.
The fines resulted from 2,191 cases between January 2019 and December 2024.
Most cases involved adulterated milk and dairy products.
A public interest litigation (PIL) seeks stronger enforcement of food safety laws.
The PIL is scheduled for a hearing on October 14.
- Who
- Punjab government and advocate Sunaina
- What
- Imposition of fines for food adulteration, primarily in milk and dairy products.
- When
- Between January 2019 and December 2024
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To address the issue of food adulteration and protect consumers.
- Total Fines Imposed
- Rs 3.04 crore
- Number of Adulteration Cases
- 2,191
- Timeframe
- January 2019 - December 2024
- Primary Products Affected
- Milk and dairy products
- Petitioner
- Advocate Sunaina
- Next Hearing Date
- October 14