Madras HC dismisses PILs against water supply to Pepsi, Coke

The Madras High Court has quashed two PILs against supplying water to soft drink companies including Pepsi and Coca-Cola from the Thamirabarani river in Tirunelvelli. The court lifted its stay order from last



November, stating water supply will not be curbed, reports said. While the petitioner accused Pepsi and Coca-Cola of using water for commercial gains, the companies promised to use only surplus water.