Godawat Pan Masala Products I.P. Ltd. & ... vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of notifications issued under Section 7(iv) of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, banning the manufacture, sale, storage, and distribution of pan masala and gutka containing tobacco. The Court emphasized the state's authority to impose such bans in the interest of public health, affirming the decisions of the Bombay High Court and other state authorities. The appeals challenging these notifications were dismissed, reinforcing the legal principle that public health considerations can justify restrictions on food products.