Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Bombay HC Orders FDA to Inspect Government Canteens
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to inspect all government and semi-government canteens, including those at Mantralaya and the High Court.
This comes after the court questioned whether food safety norms were being enforced uniformly.
The court also heard a case where the FDA suspended the license of Park Inn by Radisson in Navi Mumbai due to food safety violations.
The court is considering whether the suspension is proportionate to the violations, as the hotel had a high compliance score but was found to have insects in the kitchen.
The next hearing is scheduled for July 31, 2026.
Bombay High Court directed FDA to inspect government and semi-government canteens, including those at Mantralaya and the High Court.
The court questioned whether food safety norms were being enforced uniformly across all establishments.
Park Inn by Radisson's FSSAI license was suspended due to food safety violations, including the presence of insects in the kitchen.
The court is considering whether the suspension is proportionate to the violations, given the hotel's high compliance score.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for July 31, 2026.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Park Inn by Radisson
- What
- Bombay High Court directed FDA to inspect government and semi-government canteens, including those at Mantralaya and the High Court, and submit video recordings.
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To ensure uniform enforcement of food safety norms and address the suspension of Park Inn's FSSAI license.
FDA and Government
Park Inn by Radisson
Inspection and Compliance
FDA and Government
The FDA argues that food safety violations, even minor ones like the presence of insects, warrant strict enforcement and suspension of licenses to ensure public health.
Park Inn by Radisson
Park Inn by Radisson contends that the suspension of its license is disproportionate given its high compliance score and corrective measures taken.
- Date
- July 29, 2026
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- FDA
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration
- Hotel
- Park Inn by Radisson, Navi Mumbai
- Inspection Date
- July 2, 2026
- Next Hearing
- July 31, 2026