Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against QR Code Mandate on 'Kanwar' Route Eateries

The Supreme Court is set to review a challenge to the Uttar Pradesh government's QR code requirement for eateries on the 'kanwar' route, slated for July 15. The directive has sparked controversy, alleging breaches of privacy and anti-discrimination laws.

Justice MM Sundresh and Justice N Kotiswar Singh will preside over the hearing initiated by academician Apoorvanand Jha and others. This follows a stay from last year on a similar order affecting the Kanwar Yatra routes, where a directive asked for detailed owner and staff information.

The mandate requiring display of owners' identities under 'lawful license requirements', according to a press release by the UP administration, draws scrutiny for potential privacy violations. The Kanwar Yatra, aligned with religious devotion, attracts travelers practicing dietary restrictions during the month of Shravan.

(With inputs from agencies.)