Ahmedabad, Oct. 30 -- The Gujarat High Court has lifted the state government's ban on non-vegetarian food near the Somnath Temple in Prabhas Patan, Veraval.

Refusing the state's request for an immediate stay on the decision, the court paved the way for vendors and eateries to resume selling non-vegetarian food once the official order is released.

The ruling comes in response to petitions filed by the owners of six local restaurants, including JM Restaurant, Khwaja Hindustan Restaurant, New Gulab, Kismat Restaurant, and Taj Restaurant, challenging the ban on preparing, storing, and selling non-vegetarian items within 500 metres of the temple and along its approach roads.

The state sought time to challenge it before a division bench foll...