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Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8:<\/strong> Today, under a direct order from Delhi\u2019s Karakarduma Court, Barabanki authorities raided <\/span>S.M. Hightech City Private Limited<\/b> at Agro Park, UPSIDC. The company had been pumping out bottles of \u201cCLEAR FRESH\u201d, a sham version of the legitimate <\/span>CLEAR<\/b> brand, deceiving customers with fake mineral water.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Officials recovered massive quantities of bottled water and stickers, collectively estimated in <\/span>crores of rupees<\/b>. All production material and bottles were seized in the presence of the Umra Chowki police from Kursi Thana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Court-appointed commissioner and company lawyers present<\/b>: Authorised company lawyer Rajan Dwivedi and court-appointed local commissioner advocate Nimish Goyal oversaw the seizure, ensuring every step stayed within legal bounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Karakarduma Court\u2019s order was crystal clear: investigate the allegations thoroughly. The local commissioner documented every seized item, prepared inventories, and ensured all paperwork was court-ready. No corners were cut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities say <\/span>S.M. Hightech City Private Limited<\/b> sold fake CLEAR bottles in the market, a case that touches <\/span>both consumer safety and brand protection<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In India, fake product scandals aren\u2019t rare, but courts cracking down like this? That sends a serious message.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities are urging citizens: <\/span>always stick to certified mineral water brands<\/b>. Drinking fake water is not just shady; it\u2019s dangerous. Experts warn that counterfeit water can trigger severe health issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFake mineral water doesn\u2019t just harm consumers. It shakes trust in the market and affects the economy,\u201d said one official. This raid proves that proactive action matters. Delays and more consumers suffer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This isn\u2019t a slap on the wrist. Police and judiciary are signalling: <\/span>fake and substandard products won\u2019t be tolerated<\/b>. Officials emphasised that the raid reassures citizens that their health and safety are a priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities are warning: <\/span>any company caught producing counterfeit mineral water will face immediate, strict action<\/b>. Citizens are asked to report suspicious products without delay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n India has a growing mineral water market, and consumer trust is everything. Fake mineral water isn\u2019t just a health hazard; it erodes confidence in brands, disrupts local businesses, and tarnishes India\u2019s emerging consumer economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Barabanki\u2019s raid serves as a <\/span>precedent-setting action<\/b>, signalling that even small industrial areas aren\u2019t immune from law enforcement scrutiny. Companies cutting corners, beware.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What Authorities Seized<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Estimated market value: <\/span>several crores<\/b>. The seized items are under police custody, pending lab analysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Officials clarified that <\/span>all actions were documented<\/b>, and evidence will support court proceedings to hold the culprits accountable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Barabanki operation might be one factory, but the principle is bigger: India needs <\/span>enforcement-first policies<\/b> for consumer protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Authorities\u2019 Advice to Citizens<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Delhi](\"https:\/\/primexnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PNN-5-1.jpg\")
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