# Somnath temple non-vegetarian food ban legal dispute > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/somnath-temple-non-vegetarian-food-ban-legal-dispute > Updated: 2026-11-06T10:37:28.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. A legal dispute has emerged regarding a notification issued on August 10, 2026, by the Gir Somnath District Magistrate. The order prohibits the sale, preparation, and storage of non-vegetarian food and eggs within a 500-metre radius of the Somnath temple and along specific pilgrimage routes under the Gujarat Police Act. On October 30, 2026, the Gujarat High Court reinstated the ban through a division bench. This action reversed an earlier ruling by a single judge who had set aside the notification, citing concerns over the authorities' power and the impact on the right to livelihood. The division bench noted the importance of the restrictions due to the expected influx of devotees during the Deepavali and Gujarati New Year festivals. On November 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of India declined to stay the interim order maintaining the ban. While restaurant owners argued that the restrictions violate their right to trade, the Supreme Court emphasized the need to balance religious sentiments with business interests. The court has requested the Gujarat High Court to expedite its decision on pending appeals, potentially within two months. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-06: Supreme Court upholds non-vegetarian food ban near Somnath temple India's Supreme Court refused to lift a ban on non-vegetarian food near Gujarat's Somnath temple, asking the High Court to expedite a final decision on the balance between religious sentiment and business. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-upholds-non-vegetarian-food-ban-near-somnath-temple ### 2026-10-30: Gujarat High Court restores Somnath temple meat ban The Gujarat High Court has stayed a single-judge order that lifted a meat ban near Somnath temple, reinstating restrictions on non-vegetarian food within 500 metres of the site and along pilgrimage routes. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gujarat-high-court-stays-ban-on-non-vegetarian-food-near-somnath-temple --- Cite as: Somnath temple non-vegetarian food ban legal dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/somnath-temple-non-vegetarian-food-ban-legal-dispute