Rajasthan High Court Orders State To Inspect Measures Adopted By Cooperatives To Prevent Sale Of Synthetic Milk

While hearing a PIL and Suo Moto petitions relating to food adulteration, Rajasthan High Court has directed conduct of inspections regarding the manner adopted to prevent synthetic products by cooperatives selling milk and milk products including Saras, Amul, Lotus, Mother Dairy etc.

The division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Maneesh Sharma took on record studies that reflected rampant use of Urea in animal feed and resulting possibility of poor quality of milk. The Court also highlighted a report reflecting death of more than 500 farmers owing to unsafe use of pesticides.

In this background, it was observed, “We notice that apart from the Government Cooperative agency, RCDF which sells the ordinary milk products by name of Saras and there are other Cooperatives like Amul, Lotus, Mother Dairy and other agencies which are also selling milk and other milk products. A need arises to check the method and manner which they are adopting and preventing synthetic products. The State Government Authorities shall conduct inspections in this regard and submit its report to this Court.”

Furthermore, the Court has also directed the Pollution Control Board to file a report on steps being taken, including registration of FIRs, against those who were illegally cultivating in swamps and areas where dirty water of the city was collected.

While clarifying that the order was not limited to Jaipur, the Court had asked the Pollution Control Board of respective districts to ensure that the vegetables and crops were not grown in dirty areas. A report in this regard has been sought to be submitted on the next date.

The cases are listed on August 4, 2026.

Title: Suo Moto In Re- Public Health - Protect The Present And Safeguard The Future From Food Adulteration v Union of India, and other connected petitions

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