The Allahabad High Court on Thursday (September 27) in a significant decision summoned officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department of Uttar Pradesh after a practising advocate brought Chinese garlic to the courtroom. The case which stems from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Moti Lal Yadav, raised questions over the availability of Chinese garlic in Indian markets despite a ban been placed on it in 2014 owing to its harmful effects.Allahabad HC summons UP’s food safety dept after advocate presents chinese garlic in courtroom
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday (September 27) in a significant decision summoned officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department of Uttar Pradesh after a practising advocate brought Chinese garlic to the courtroom. The case which stems from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Moti Lal Yadav, raised questions over the availability of Chinese garlic in Indian markets despite a ban been placed on it in 2014 owing to its harmful effects.