India's Supreme Court Halts Directive to Display Owners' Names at Pilgrimage Eateries

The court's interim order addresses concerns over religious discrimination and potential economic impacts on Muslim-owned businesses.

The directive was issued by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments for the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage route.
Opposition parties and BJP allies criticized the order, calling it discriminatory and divisive.
The Supreme Court's interim order requires eateries to display only the names of food items served.
Petitions argued the directive violated constitutional norms and promoted untouchability.
Incidents of violence during past pilgrimages have raised concerns over maintaining law and order.