Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 25: The High Court today observed that the issue of rampant sale of rotten meat, poultry, and other unregulated food items is a “very sensitive matter” having grave public health implications and sought a response from the Government by tomorrow.
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The Division Bench of Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal , while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) appointed Senior Advocate Jehangir Iqbal Ganaie as Amicus Curiae to assist the court in the matter.
On the respondent side, Senior Additional Advocate General Mohsin Qadri, represented the administration. He submitted before the court that the Government’s response in the matter is ready and would be filed during the course of the day.
Taking note of the submissions, the bench directed that the matter be listed again on September 3 for further hearing.
The PIL has sought urgent judicial intervention to curb the circulation of unhygienic, unsafe, and rotten food products in Kashmir markets, arguing that unchecked sale of such items poses a direct threat to public health and reflects administrative failure in enforcing food safety laws.
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