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1. Fortifying the frontiers of food safety

Fortifying the frontiers of food safety Food safety regulation has always been driven with public welfare at its heart, with the “duty of care” as the guiding doctrine. The Food Safety and Standards A

Fortifying the frontiers of food safety

Fortifying the frontiers of food safety Food safety regulation has always been driven with public welfare at its heart, with the “duty of care” as the guiding doctrine. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (‘the Act’) lays the foundation to this framework, with public welfare at its core to explore a science-based, risk-proportionate regime that covers manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food articles, while subordinate regulations govern licensing, product standards, labelling, packaging, and additives. The reach of the Act is deliberately broad - covering processed, partially processed and unprocessed substances intended for human consumption, as well as primary food, genetically modified food, infant food, packaged drinking water, alcoholic beverages, chewing gum and substances—including water—used during manufacture or preparation of any food stuff [Section 3(1)(j)]. The compliance net also sweeps far and wide, covering cultivators, ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, processors, importers, distributors, e-commerce entities, quick-commerce intermediaries, retailers, dark stores, online marketplaces, and any participating intermediaries until final delivery. The recent spate of reported raids testifies to this ecosystem: every plate is shaped by a long chain of decisions, many of them invisible to the consumer: Manufacturing facilities: Producers and manufacturers have faced action over hygiene failures, pest control, expired or rejected materials and inadequate segregation of raw materials and finished goods. Alcoholic beverage manufacturers and distributors channels have also been investigated about flavouring substances, additives or composition. Hospitality industry: Eateries, hotels and restaurants have been inspected for allegedly stocking expired ingredients,…

2. Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [August 24- August 30, 2026]

Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [August 24- August 30, 2026] Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [August 24- August 30, 2026] Key Judi

Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [August 24- August 30, 2026]

Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [August 24- August 30, 2026] Law & Justice This Week: Big Wins, Court Orders & Legal Milestones [August 24- August 30, 2026] Key Judicial Developments of the Week In India. 1. Rajasthan HC Listing Controversy: Justice Sandeep Mehta Flags Alleged Manipulation Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta alleged misuse of administrative powers and manipulation of case listings by Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, including in matters concerning valuable Udaipur land. CJI Surya Kant later said the Collegium was examining the allegations and stressed that they could not be adjudicated in the public domain. 2. Goa Clears Anti-Conversion Bill With Life Imprisonment Provision The Goa Cabinet cleared a Bill proposing stringent punishment for conversions through force, coercion, undue influence, allurement, fraud or marriage, including imprisonment extending up to life. It also proposes fines and compensation of up to ₹5 lakh, while declaring marriages solemnised solely for unlawful conversion void. SC Orders Faster Trials In Dowry Death Cases, Sets 60–90 Day Charge-Framing Benchmark The Supreme Court directed trial courts to preferably frame charges in dowry death and cruelty cases within 60–90 days of the chargesheet and ordered continuous monitoring of such cases. Its 10-point roadmap also mandates digital tracking, curbs on unnecessary adjournments, specialised training and periodic compliance reports from states and high courts. SC Warns Against Siphoning Of Banke Bihari Temple Donations The Supreme Court directed that every donation at Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple must go directly into donation boxes or the temple’s online treasury after a status report flagged alleged cash collection outside the official system.

3. Google keywords and trademark infringement

Google keywords and trademark infringement The Delhi High Court’s judgment in Hindware Ltd. v. Ltd. & Ors., 2026 SCC OnLine Del 3913 is an important milestone in India’s evolving jurisprudence on trad

Google keywords and trademark infringement

Google keywords and trademark infringement The Delhi High Court’s judgment in Hindware Ltd. v. Ltd. & Ors., 2026 SCC OnLine Del 3913 is an important milestone in India’s evolving jurisprudence on trademarks and keyword advertising. The dispute relates to the use of a registered mark “Hindware” as a keyword in Google’s AdWords programme, wherein competitors’ sponsored links were appearing when users searched for Hindware-related terms. Hindware Ltd. has used the registered trademark 'HINDWARE' exclusively and continuously since 1991 in relation to sanitaryware and bathroom accessories. Google India Private Limited and Google LLC operate the Google AdWords Program, a paid keyword advertising service on www.google.com. The programme allows advertisers to bid on keywords that serve as backend triggers. So, when a user types a keyword into the Google search bar, the advertiser's sponsored link appears prominently at the top of the Search Results. To assist advertisers, Google provides a Keyword Planner Tool that actively suggests high-traffic keywords, including third-party trademarked terms.

4. Viable mining for a Viksit Bharat

Viable mining for a Viksit Bharat Taxes should be levied in the same manner as the bee collects honey from the flower—without destroying the plant. Chanakya in Arthashastra The mining sector supports

Viable mining for a Viksit Bharat

Viable mining for a Viksit Bharat Taxes should be levied in the same manner as the bee collects honey from the flower—without destroying the plant. Chanakya in Arthashastra The mining sector supports approximately 12.5 million livelihoods, while the coal sector alone employs more than 2.5 million people. Mining not only powers industries; it powers Indian livelihoods. To ensure predictability and a unified regulatory environment for this foundational sector, the mining regulatory framework has undergone several significant changes over the years. In this article, the focus is on the most recent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, namely, the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. Significantly, this amendment seeks to address and redress the grievance of the mining industry, which has been heavily burdened by multiple and exorbitant taxes levied over and above standard statutory mining levies. Presently, the mining industry is already subjected to around 14 different taxes, charges, and fees, such as royalties, auction premiums, dead rent, DMF contributions, GST, and transit fees, etc. In addition to these, before the recent amendment, some States were additionally charging rates as high as 20 percent on the mineral-bearing lands.

5. Ex-Madras HC Justice V Sivagnanam untraceable in Nepal after floods; bar body seeks CJI intervention

Ex-Madras HC Justice V Sivagnanam untraceable in Nepal after floods; bar body seeks CJI intervention Former Madras High Court Justice V Sivagnanam has been untraceable in Nepal since flash floods hit

Ex-Madras HC Justice V Sivagnanam untraceable in Nepal after floods; bar body seeks CJI intervention

Ex-Madras HC Justice V Sivagnanam untraceable in Nepal after floods; bar body seeks CJI intervention Former Madras High Court Justice V Sivagnanam has been untraceable in Nepal since flash floods hit the country. The Delhi Tamil Advocates Association has implored Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to intervene and ask the government authorities to help trace the retired judge and facilitate his safe return to India. In a letter written to the CJI on August 30, the bar body said that while fellow pilgrims were rescued, Justice Sivagnanam could not be reached. As per the letter, "The persons travelling in another bus, who were rescued near the APF Nepal Border Outpost at Timure, have informed the family that Justice Sivagnanam’s bus was only about 100–200 metres away from theirs. The family and our Association are, therefore, gravely concerned about his safety and whereabouts." Justice Sivagnanam had a career spanning 34 years in the judiciary. After his retirement, he was designated Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court in July 2025.

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