Bombay High Court Orders MCA to Overhaul Kitchens Amid Hygiene Violations

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday took the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to task over unhygienic conditions in its kitchen facilities, ordering the organization to undertake comprehensive cleaning and maintenance operations. The court's bench, while addressing the matter in a lighter tone, questioned whether cricketers were unknowingly consuming contaminated food items at the association's eateries. The observation underscored concerns raised about cockroach infestations and other sanitation lapses at the MCA's food preparation areas.

The court directed the MCA to implement immediate corrective measures to ensure food safety standards are met across all its dining facilities. The bench's remarks, though delivered with a measure of humor, reflected the seriousness with which the court views health and hygiene compliance at public-facing institutions.

The Mumbai Cricket Association, which manages facilities for players and staff, was given a clear mandate to upgrade its kitchen operations and maintain proper sanitation protocols. The order comes amid growing concerns about food safety standards at sports facilities in the metropolitan region. The court indicated it would monitor compliance with the directive in subsequent hearings.