India

The World Lung Foundation South Asia filed a lawsuit seeking enforcement of the law prohibiting the sale of tobacco within 100 yards of a school. Based on an earlier decision in this case, Delhi police had increased enforcement of the law. The court noted that a January 2012 survey showed that there were no tobacco products for sale within the prohibited radius from schools. The court disposed of the petition since its purpose had been achieved and ordered ongoing monitoring and enforcement of the law to prevent a recurrence of tobacco sales near schools. The court also asked the Commissioner of Police to consider making all police stations in Delhi tobacco-free in order to promote a tobacco-free environment.