Single-line disposal of a PIL seeking directions to regulate online hookah sales. Court disposed of petition as representation without commenting on merits.
Directed respondents to treat petition as representation and decide/take action within 12 weeks.
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JAGATMITRA FOUNDATION .....Petitioner
Through: Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal, Advocate
versus
UNION OF INDIA THROUGH MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE & ORS .....Respondents
Through: Mr. Kirtiman Singh, CGSC with Mr. Rudra Paliwal (GP), Mr. Waize Ali Noor, Mr. Varun Pratap Singh, Mr. Maulick Khurana, Mr. Varun Rajawat, Mr. Rudra Paliwal and Mr. Ranjeev Khatana, Advocates
CORAM:
HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TUSHAR RAO GEDELA
O R D E R % 20.08.2024
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from the heat source used in the hookah. He also states that hookah smoking could lead to spread of communicable diseases as bacterial isolates are often found in hookah hoses. He further states that uncontrolled sale and promotion of tobacco products through various e-commerce platforms is in direct violation of existing legal frameworks, specifically the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003. He submits that the same also infringes upon the public’s right to health and safety under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE
TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J
AUGUST 20, 2024/ Aj
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Jagatmitra Foundation
Union of India
Tushar Rao Gedela
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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