Sherfudeen v. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Individual, A. Sherfudeen, requested that the Madras High Court direct the Central Government to notify and give effect to Section 7(5) of India’s omnibus tobacco control law.  Mr. Sherfudeen claimed that there were several different kinds of tobacco products available in the market and that more than 45% of the Indian population (during the period when the petition was filed) were still using tobacco daily, with or without knowing its ill-effects.  The Court directed the Central Government to provide information regarding when they propose to notify the provision.

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Sherfudeen v. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare et al., W.P. No. 8617 and M.P. No. 1, High Court of Judicature at Madras (2016).

  • India
  • Aug 1, 2016
  • High Court of Judicature at Madras

Parties

Plaintiff A. Sherfudeen

Defendant Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Legislation Cited

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Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

Substantive Issues

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Type of Tobacco Product

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