Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd has moved the Mumbai high court challenging the Maharashtra government's action of confiscating huge stock of its aerated water products.
Multinational soft drinks manufactureer Coca-Cola on Wednesday withdrew its petition from the Supreme Court after the latter refused to interfere in the resolution of the controversy pertaining to alleged pesticide content in its products.
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has moved the National Green Tribunal, challenging the order.
Central Ground Water Authority declared Arajiline block, where the bottling plant in located, as "over exploited" in 2011
Villagers and activists had long been alleging over-exploitation and pollution of groundwater and soil by the unit.
The state government's move comes following stiff opposition.