CLAT CLAT Solved Paper-2018

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    Legal Principle The law states that a food business operator must be registered with or licensed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to run a food business.
    Fact Situation Kavita's neighbours suffer food poisoning after consuming sweets gifted by her on the occasion of a celebration at her home: Kavita does not have a registration or license from the FSSAI.
    Which of the following statements is the most appropriate in relation to the legal principle stated above?

    A) Kavita is in violation of the law since she does not have a FSSAI registration or license.

    B) Kavita is not in violation of the law since she did not make the sweets she gave by way of gift.

    C) Law does not apply in cases like this where transactions happen between neighbours.

    D) Kavita need not take a license or register with FSSAI since she is not running a food business.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Sol.      In the given Fact Situation, Kavita's neighbours suffer food poisoning after consuming sweets gifted by her on the occasion of a celebration at her home was an accident. As per the given Legal Principle a license or registration is required from the FSSAI for a food business operator. Since, Kavita is not a food business operator, thus, she need not take a license or registration with FSSAI.


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