Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concludes its proceedings into allegations that celebrities promoted Vimal Pan Masala through ads that may have violated state rules. The agency says it has wrapped up its stage of inquiry after issuing show-cause notices and completing the assistant commissioner’s proceedings, with the matter moving to the Joint Commissioner for adjudication.
Several outlets report that actor Ajay Devgn has approached the Bombay High Court over the FDA notice tied to the controversy. They also state that the FDA continues with its process despite the court move, according to Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. Times of India and other coverage also include that Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff were among those issued notices, with the investigation finding alleged rule violations by all three.
Across the reports, the main differences are around what each outlet highlights first—whether it leads with the FDA’s completed proceedings or with Devgn’s High Court action. The overall substance remains consistent: the FDA says notices were answered, its inquiry stage has closed, and the adjudication stage is set to proceed even as Devgn seeks court review.
