In Sarang Vaman Yadwadkar v. Union of India & Others, the Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a writ petition seeking enforcement of international standards for packaged drinking water in India. The petitioner argued that existing standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 were inadequate and posed public health risks. The Court, however, described the plea as “luxury litigation”, observing that it reflected an urban-centric concern for bottled water quality while a large section of India’s population still lacks access to basic drinking water, particularly in rural areas. Emphasising socio-economic ground realities, the Bench held that judicial intervention should prioritise fundamental necessities over premium standards. The Court further noted that adoption of international benchmarks involves policy decisions, best left to the legislature and executive, and Article 32 cannot be used for abstract policy debates. Consequently, the petition was dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty granted to approach competent authorities.