Madhya Pradesh High Court Stays FSSAI Ban on Khargone Firm's Whisky and Rum
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has temporarily stayed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) July 29 order banning the sale of pre-packed whisky and rum from Associated Alcohols and Breweries Limited in Khargone. The court ruled that FSSAI did not consider the company's response to its show-cause notice. The company claims compliance with excise laws and challenges FSSAI's jurisdiction, citing state authority over liquor regulation. The court has directed the Centre to respond within four weeks, with the next hearing set for September 7.
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 (54/100). Lens Score 52/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 14 Aug, 05:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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