The Delhi High Court has ordered the city government to ensure the supply of clean and hygienic milk to citizens and to take steps to ensure that cattle do not feed on garbage, plastic, papers, etc., as it can affect the quality of milk produced and the health of people who consume it. The court’s decision came in response to a petition filed by a lawyer who sought directions to the authorities to take all measures for ensuring clean and hygienic milk for the people of Delhi. The government counsel said that adequate steps were being taken to ensure the supply of clean and hygienic milk to city residents and that proper regulations were already in place.
The petitioner sought a direction to the Commissioner to “instantly take measures within a week for making provisions for clean drinking water for the cattle from the public funds in the hands of the Public authorities”. The counsel appearing for the Commissioner of Police, however, submitted that it is not his duty to ensure the supply of clean and hygienic milk to the people of Delhi. The counsel appearing for the Commissioner of Police submitted it is not his duty to ensure supply of clean and hygienic milk to the people of Delhi. During the proceedings, the petitioner clarified that she was only seeking direction for clean drinking water for cattle. On the other hand, the counsel appearing for the Commissioner of Police stated that it is not his duty to ensure the supply of clean and hygienic milk to the people of Delhi.
