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Ban on tobacco products upheld by Delhi High Court

Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh

April 14, 2023 at 3:19:44 PM

Public Health laws and regulation

Content Editor: Dr. Siddharth Singh
  • Upholding the recent notification of the state government to prohibit manufacturing, storage, distribution and sale of scented/flavored tobacco, pan masala, gutka and similar products in the national capital. 

  • The high court bench observed that the ban is a "policy decision" in the "interest of public health". 

  • This becomes especially important as Tobacco and tobacco related products have been a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Lower and Middle Income Countries.

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