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Bombay HC raps FDA: ‘Trying to kill mosquito with sword’
The Bombay High Court has rebuked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ordering blanket closures of all commercial establishments in Maharashtra over rule violations. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra…
The Story in Brief
The Bombay High Court has rebuked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ordering blanket closures of all commercial establishments in Maharashtra over rule violations. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad said the FDA was 'trying to kill a mosquito with a sword' and asked if shutting down shops was the proper remedy. The Deccan Herald reports the court praised the agency's intent but questioned the drastic action against Amazon and other outlets.
The Indian Opinion
The FDA's blanket shutdowns may be legally defensible but look like overkill. The 'mosquito with sword' jibe from the Bombay HC captures a public mood tired of rule-of-law theatre. The real test will be whether the FDA now issues graded penalties, a fine for first violations, closure only for repeat offenders, or blames the courts for tying its hands.
Source: deccanherald.com
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