Bahadur Mahto vs State of Jharkhand — Teacher recruitment process

State of Maharashtra vs Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

The Maharashtra government has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging certain regulations and directives issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The State government alleges that these central regulations, particularly those restricting state officials from inspecting centrally-licensed premises and centralizing licensing databases, constitute an encroachment on the powers of the State.

K.S. Hamza vs State of Kerala — Challenge to Waqf Board Reconstitution

Former Waqf Board chairperson K.S. Hamza challenged the Kerala government's order reconstituting the State Waqf Board, arguing it violated a previous court directive to fill existing vacancies rather than replace the entire body. The Kerala High Court declined to grant an interim stay on the reconstitution, ruling that the government possesses the authority to cancel the previous appointments.

Mohan Meakin Limited vs State of Maharashtra and FSSAI — Old Monk labelling and sale restriction dispute

Mohan Meakin Limited has approached the Bombay High Court challenging a sales restraint imposed by the Maharashtra State Excise Department on its product, Old Monk. The manufacturer alleges significant revenue losses, while the dispute centers on the FSSAI's demand that the product be labeled as 'rum-like' to comply with regulatory standards.