GODAWAT PAN MASALA PRODUCTS I.P.LTD.&ANR vs UNION OF INDIA .

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 in various states, citing public health concerns. The Court affirmed that such notifications are within the authority of the Food (Health) Authority and serve a legitimate public interest. The appeals challenging these notifications were dismissed, reinforcing the state's power to regulate food products for health safety.