The Delhi High Court has directs the state government to ensure supply of clean and hygienic milk to citizens and see to it that cattle do not feed on garbage as it can have a detrimental effect the quality of milk and those who consume it. The order by a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma came on a petition by a lawyer seeking directions to the authorities to take all measures for ensuring clean and hygienic milk for the people of Delhi.

The counsel member of Delhi government subitted before the Court that adequate steps were being taken to ensure supply of clean and hygienic milk to city residents and proper regulations were already in place.

Further, he added, if the petitioner files a representation with the authorities about her grievances, it will be considered in accordance with law.

"The State Government (GNCTD) shall take appropriate steps to ensure that clean and hygienic milk is provided to the citizens of Delhi and that cattle do not feed on garbage, plastic, papers etc. as this can have a detrimental effect on the quality of milk which is produced by cows and the same can have deleterious effect on the people who consume it," added the bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad in its order passed last month.

Petitioner Ritu Gauba had sought direction to the Commissioner of Police to "call for and scrutinize the statement of the Constituency funds being properly used for public welfare and to improve public health" and "book, arrest and proceed according to law in case of dereliction of duty to public for safety and security of public health".

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.