Maharashtra bans analogue cheese; violations can draw jail and ₹1 lakh fine

Maharashtra has prohibited the manufacture, storage, transport, sale and distribution of analogue cheese. Standard violations can attract up to six months’ imprisonment and a ₹1 lakh fine; cases involving death may bring life imprisonment and a minimum ₹10 lakh penalty.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 16:47 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Maharashtra has banned manufacture, storage, transport, sale and distribution of analogue cheese, following Chhattisgarh. Violators face up to six months in jail and ₹1 lakh fines; cases involving deaths can attract life imprisonment and a minimum ₹10 lakh penalty.

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