In re: AIB Roast Comedy Show

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.

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.

The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR against the trustees, principal, and staff of a Pune college concerning the drowning death of 14 students at Murud beach in February 2016. The Court determined that responsibility for safety at public beaches rests with the state government, not the college authorities, particularly when the students involved are adults.