Supreme Court Challenges QR Code Mandate for Kanwar Yatra Eateries
Food vendors along the Uttar Pradesh Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage route are challenging a new government directive. The requirement mandates the display of QR codes at all eateries, revealing the owners’ names and identities.
Vendors Voice Privacy Concerns Over QR Code Mandate
The case will be heard by the Supreme Court on July 15th. Vendors have raised concerns about the potential privacy implications of publicly displaying their personal information.
Debate Over Transparency vs. Privacy in Religious Pilgrimage
The government’s rationale for the QR codes is to enhance transparency and potentially aid in food safety monitoring. However, the vendors argue this measure compromises their privacy and could expose them to unnecessary risks.
