As obesity rises, Supreme Court puts govt on notice over junk food labels
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the government to implement front-of-pack warning labels on junk food, citing rising obesity rates, particularly among children, which increased from 2% to 10% between 2000 and 2022. The court emphasized that food safety is linked to the right to life under Article 21, and the government must act to ensure clearer nutrition information. Failure to comply may lead to further judicial directions.