September 12, 2026

Section 88 – Food Safety and Standards Act: Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 — back to Table of Contents

Section 88. Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding lies against the Central Government, a State Government, the Food Authority or other bodies constituted under this Act, or against any officer, member or employee of them acting under this Act, for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.