Insects in MCA kitchens: Did players know they were having 'non-veg tea'? HC; asks FDA to reinspect
The Bombay High Court has ordered a fresh inspection of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) kitchens after reports of insect infestations. The court questioned the hygiene standards while the MCA argued that the closures prevent them from serving basic amenities to players.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of food safety regulations in high-traffic public and sports facilities.
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) quipped whether players knew they were consuming "non‑vegetarian tea", noting insects were found in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) kitchens, and directed the FDA to carry out a fresh inspection of the facility.
It also asked the MCA to clean its eateries' premises before the inspection is carried out by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorities on Thursday (August 27, 2026) .
A Bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad was hearing petitions filed by the MCA challenging the FDA's decision to suspend the licenses of five restaurants operating at the cricket body's premises in the Bandra Kurla Complex over serious food safety and hygiene violations.
As per the FDA, the eateries were being operated by another entity, M/s Shirke Infrastructure, despite the licenses being issued in MCA's name.
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