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Supreme Court Notices Petition to Consolidate Biryani Price Row FIRs
A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has issued notices on a plea seeking consolidation of multiple first information reports filed across states in the '₹370 biryani' controversy. The court has also called for responses from the Union government, Maharashtra, and Haryana.
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The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of a petition filed by Pranit More, who seeks to club multiple FIRs registered in connection with the biryani price dispute that sparked widespread public outcry. The bench, presided over by Chief Justice Surya Kant, issued notices to relevant authorities to examine the feasibility of consolidating the cases across jurisdictions.
The controversy emerged after a biryani establishment's pricing drew criticism on social media, leading to police complaints in multiple states including Maharashtra and Haryana. The fragmented legal proceedings across different police jurisdictions prompted the petition seeking centralized handling of the matter.
By issuing notices to both state governments and the central government, the Supreme Court appears to be examining the procedural aspects of how such cases are registered and prosecuted when they span multiple states. The court's intervention highlights concerns about duplicate proceedings and the need for coordinated legal action in cases involving cross-border complaints.
The matter now awaits responses from the Union government and the state administrations before the bench determines whether consolidation of the FIRs is warranted. The court is expected to hear the matter further after reviewing the submissions from all parties involved.