A Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale refused to interfere with an interim order passed by the Gujarat High Court that restored a ban on the preparation, sale and storage of non-vegetarian food around Somnath Temple.
The Supreme Court nevertheless asked the High Court to give a final verdict in the matter as soon as possible.
"We will request the High Court to expedite the hearing.
It is the interim stage," the Court observed.
In a lighter vein, the Bench added,"Celebrate the festival of lights (Diwali) by having sweets.
A Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale refused to interfere with an interim order passed by the Gujarat High Court that restored a ban on the preparation, sale and storage of non-vegetarian food around Somnath Temple.
Responding to the argument by restaurant owners that the decision would kill of businesses and that 80 percent of the country eats meat, the Court said that a balance has to be maintained and it will not say anything at this stage.
"We need to maintain a balance. We don’t say anything," the bench remarked.
The Supreme Court nevertheless asked the High Court to give a final verdict in the matter as soon as possible.
"We will request the High Court to expedite the hearing. It is the interim stage," the Court observed.
In a lighter vein, the Bench added,
"Celebrate the festival of lights (Diwali) by having sweets. Leave veg or non-veg aside."
