New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) order directing Red Bull to stop using the term "Energy Drink" for its products, holding that the company was not given an opportunity to explain its position before the direction was issued.

Justice Amit Mahajan allowed Red Bull's petition on the limited ground that the principles of natural justice were not followed by the food regulator.

The Court noted that the June 30, 2026 order directing Red Bull not to use the term "Energy Drink" was passed without giving the company an opportunity to file a reply or provide an explanation.

The Court consequently set aside the order, while making it clear that FSSAI can recons...