The Travancore Devaswom Board vs Ayyappa Spices

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Travancore Devaswom Board is a 'food business operator' under Section 3(1)(j) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and confirmed the order for the prosecution of the Board for violations of food safety regulations. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to food safety standards in places of worship, particularly concerning the preparation of Aravana Prasadam. The judgment also mandated the destruction of seized stock that did not comply with safety norms.