SWAMI ACHYUTANAND TIRTH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of adulterated milk sales, emphasizing the violation of Article 21 of the Constitution concerning the right to health. The Court noted the alarming findings from the FSSAI report indicating that 68.4% of milk sold is adulterated, with certain states reporting up to 100% adulteration. The Court directed the Union of India and state governments to take immediate and effective measures to combat the sale of synthetic and adulterated milk, thereby reinforcing the obligation of the state to ensure food safety under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.