Section 9. Language in which the specified warning shall be expressed
(1) Where the language used on a package containing cigarettes and any other tobacco products or on its label is--
(a) English, the specified warning shall be expressed in the English language;
(b) any Indian language or languages, the specified warning shall be expressed in such Indian language or languages;
(c) both English and one or more Indian languages, the specified warning shall be expressed in the English language as well as in such Indian language or languages;
(d) partly English and partly any Indian language or languages, the specified warning shall be expressed in the English language as well as in such Indian language or languages;
(e) any foreign language, the specified warning shall be expressed in the English language;
(f) partly any foreign language and partly English or any Indian language or languages, the specified warning shall be expressed in the English language as well as in such Indian language or languages.
(2) No package of cigarettes or any other tobacco products or its label shall contain any matter or statement which is inconsistent with, or detracts from, the specified warning.
Judgements applying section 9
Crl.O.P.No.3099 of 2024 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J. The petitioner/
DismissedOpenA common order disposing of over 50 writ petitions challenging police interference with hookah centers. The Court held that police have the power to inspect premises under COTP Act and direct restaurants to obtain specific permissions for smoking areas while ensuring public health standards.
DisposedOpenThe High Court allowed a writ petition seeking prosecution of a production company for violating COTPA by promoting tobacco use in a film. The Court directed the State Level Committee and Health Department to initiate and continue prosecution proceedings expeditiously and to take action against the CBFC for…
AllowedOpenHarsh Infinity Flavour Private Limited Vs Commissioner (Food Safety) Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
Writ Petition (Civil)The Court quashed notifications by the Commissioner of Food Safety banning smokeless tobacco. Ruling that tobacco is not 'food' and that COTPA exclusively governs tobacco products, the Court held the Commissioner lacked statutory power to ban these items under the FSSA.
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenK. Y. Tobacco Works Private Limited Vs Commissioner (Food Safety) Department of Food Safety Government of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
Writ Petition (Civil)The Single Judge held that the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) is a special law occupying the entire field of tobacco regulation, prevailing over the general Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA).
Writ Petition (Civil)OpenCOURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Thursday, the
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COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08.09.2021 CORAM: THE HON'BLE
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