Villa Cafe And Bristo v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court disposed of numerous writ petitions challenging police interference with hookah businesses. The Court held that police powers under the COTPA allow supervision, but operators must comply with licensing, smoking zone rules, and age restrictions.
What did the court decide?
Directing police to supervise and inspect but not to interfere if establishments comply with COTPA, Rules, and municipal licenses; specific conditions imposed on hookah centers.