A Division Bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and PG Ajithkumar stated that even though an investigation has already begun in this regard, in the interest of the health and safety of citizens, it was necessary to find out the steps authorities intend to take.
“We are, like every other citizen, appalled – not only of the terribly unfortunate turn of events, but pondering how it could happen at all when strict enforcement and analytical regimes and systems are already in place under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. We are fully cognizant, as we are also told by Sri S Kannan, Senior Government Pleader, that necessary investigations are going on; and therefore, that it is now too early to draw conclusions. But we are firm that this shall never recur, especially because the food preparation in question appears to have obtained great popularity in our State,” the Court said in its order.
Source: Barandbench
