Somnath Non-Veg Food Ban: Court Order Latest
The Gir Somnath district Collector issued a notification dated August 10, 2026, banning the preparation, storage and sale of non-vegetarian food within 500 metres of the Somnath temple. Restaurants have opposed the ban, and according to the headline, the ban continues after the latest court order.
Context
Context: Somnath is a well-known Hindu shrine on Gujarat's coast, and food rules near religious sites are a recurring debate between local administrations, business owners and religious norms.
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