Bombay HC Questions FSSAI's Rum Ban Over Labelling and Due Process Concerns
The Bombay High Court questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) prohibition orders against popular rums McDowell's No. 1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum and Old Monk, suggesting the dispute centers on labelling rather than product safety or quality. United Spirits and Mohan Meakin challenged the bans, arguing due process was not followed and the products comply with standards. The FSSAI began industry consultations on labelling rules shortly after issuing the orders, which companies claim were premature and commercially harmful.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 57/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 10 Aug, 09:53 am. Other outlets followed.