Energy Drink or Caffeine-Sugar Combo? The Can Says One Thing, the Court Wants Answers!

The Delhi High Court stayed FSSAI's order barring PepsiCo, Monster and Reliance from labeling high-caffeine products as 'energy drinks', allowing sale of existing labelled stock but prohibiting new products with the term. The ruling follows disputes over safety claims, market growth, variable caffeine content, health risks, and regulatory standards; hearings resume November 5.