Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 06-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Appellant: Ms. Jaiswal Products and Murailal Harish Chandra Jaiswal Pvt. Ltd., manufacturers of Hans Chhap Tobacco, represented by authorised signatory Mr. Yakob.
  • Respondent: Mr. R. Lalvena, Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Chennai; Mr. G. Venkataraman, Director General of Police, Chennai.
  • Appeal filed under Clause 15 of Letters Patent Appeal/Intra‑Court Appeal (LPA No. 15 of 2026) seeking to set aside the order dated 13.03.2026 in Cont.P.No.968 of 2026.
  • Counsel for appellant: Mr. L. Goutham Raj; counsel for respondents: Mr. S. Gunasekaran (Government of Tamil Nadu).

Court Observations

  • The appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal; the Court endorsed the request.
  • The Letter Patent Appeal is dismissed as withdrawn.
  • The Court granted liberty to challenge the order dated 12.09.2025 by filing an appropriate appeal or revisional remedy under the Safety and Standards Rules, 2011.
  • Any such remedy filed within one week from the date of this order will be deemed instituted without reference to limitation.
  • The authority must ensure compliance with all other statutory requirements.
  • No costs were awarded.

Final Outcome

  • Appeal dismissed as withdrawn; parties may file a fresh challenge under the Safety and Standards Rules, 2011 within one week, deemed filed without limitation; no costs imposed.

Topics: Legal Withdrawal; Food Safety Regulation