Bombay High Court keeps Maharashtra FDA’s gutka enforcement order in force

The Bombay High Court is hearing a challenge to an FDA order seeking MCOCA action against gutka, tobacco and banned-food offenders. The court has not stayed the order, but said statutory approvals must be strictly followed before cases proceed. The next hearing is scheduled for September 4.

— Source publishedThu, 27 Aug, 2026, 12:16 IST·First seen Thu, 27 Aug, 2026, 13:05 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration · Bombay High Court is reviewing a challenge to Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's order seeking MCOCA

Key facts

  • June 12
  • Section 23
  • September 4
  • Section 23(1)(a)
  • Section 23(1)(b)
  • Section 23(2)

Why this matters

Any acquisition, partnership or distribution deal involving Maharashtra tobacco channels warrants enhanced legal diligence on banned-product exposure and enforcement history.