Bengaluru, April 12 -- In a pivotal move, the High Court of Bengaluru has taken cognisance of concerns surrounding the collection and sale of breast milk, instructing legal representatives of the petitioners to delve into existing laws and submit a comprehensive study on the matter.

The directive came during a hearing on a public interest petition filed by Munegowda of Malarakunte, Bengaluru, shedding light on the pressing issue.Advocate B Visveswaraiah, representing the petitioner, underscored that certain multinational corporations are engaged in the collection and commercialisation of breast milk from mothers, a practice that flouts ethical norms. He urged the court to mandate the government to enact specific legislation to curb such ...