Food licence should be restored after rectification

The Bombay High Court has restored a hotel’s FSSAI licence after a re-inspection found it 97% compliant with food safety requirements, despite an earlier suspension for deficiencies. The Court held that once the deficiencies are rectified, the suspension should be revoked, while continued monitoring can ensure compliance with food safety requirements. The ruling makes clear that licence suspension is not meant to continue as a penalty after a food business has corrected the identified deficiencies and achieved compliance.