Maharashtra prohibits non-dairy paneer; offenders risk 6-month prison term
The Maharashtra government has prohibited the production and distribution of analogue paneer, which is crafted from vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers, and various additives. Those found breaking this rule could face a penalty of ₹1 lakh and a potential jail sentence of up to six months. This initiative is intended to stop the trade of counterfeit and tainted dairy goods. With this decision, Maharashtra becomes the second state in India, following Chhattisgarh, to implement a ban on such products.