# Delhi HC Bench Requests PepsiCo to Explain Curbs

> Delhi High Court asks PepsiCo to explain energy drink trade descriptor restrictions.
- Title: Delhi HC Bench Requests PepsiCo to Explain Curbs | Shortify
- Summary: Delhi High Court asks PepsiCo to explain energy drink trade descriptor restrictions. Delhi High Court requires PepsiCo India to provide reasons for…
- Keywords: delhi high court, pepsico, adrenaline rush, sting energy, fssai, energy drink, trade descriptor, Delhi, Bench, Requests, Explain, Curbs
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/delhi-hc-bench-asks-single-judge-to-explain-curbs-on-pepsico/articleshow/134901895.cms
- Author: Indu Bhan
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:39:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi high court, pepsico, adrenaline rush, sting energy, fssai, energy drink, trade descriptor
## Delhi High Court
A division bench of the Delhi High Court sought detailed reasons for the interim order restricting PepsiCo India from using the energy drink trade descriptor on fresh batches of Adrenaline Rush and Sting Energy.
## PepsiCo's Appeal
PepsiCo challenged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's order asking manufacturers to stop using the energy drink descriptor on high-caffeine beverages, terming it misleading.
## Single Judge's Explanation
The court asked the single-judge bench to provide reasons within a week to enable it to deal with PepsiCo's appeal against the FSSAI order.
## Key takeaway

Delhi High Court requires PepsiCo India to provide reasons for restricting its energy drink brands after FSSAI's order.