Old Monk Maker Gets No Immediate Relief as Label Row Continues
What Happened
The Bombay High Court refused to grant interim relief to Mohan Rocky Springwater Breweries, the maker of Old Monk rum, while authorities review revised product labels submitted by the company. The manufacturer had sought permission to continue selling its rum in Maharashtra after the FSSAI halted sales over concerns about flavouring disclosures and labelling claims. The court said granting interim relief at this stage could effectively amount to granting final relief in the case.
Key Takeaways
The legal battle now hinges on whether the revised labels satisfy regulators. Until a decision is made, restrictions on Old Monk sales in Maharashtra are likely to remain in place.