TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

J&K Voluntary Health & Development Association v. State of Jammu and Kashmir

J&K Voluntary Health & Development Association filed a public interest litigation seeking direction from the court for meaningful implementation of India's omnibus tobacco control law, COTPA.  The court directed various State Departments / Municipal Corporations to implement COTPA Sections 4 and 6, educate school children on the dangers of tobacco use, and ensure public awareness of Section 4 and 6 measures.

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J&K Voluntary Health & Development Association v. State of Jammu and Kashmir, PIL 406 of 2010, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir (2011).

  • India
  • Jun 3, 2011
  • High Court of Jammu and Kashmir at Srinigar

Parties

Plaintiff J&K Voluntary Health & Development Association

Defendant State of Jammu and Kashmir

Legislation Cited

Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003

Related Documents

None

Type of Litigation

Action against Government to Advance the Public Interest
An individual or organization may sue their own government in order to advance or protect the public interest. For example, an NGO may sue the government claiming the government’s weak tobacco control laws violated their constitutional right to health.

Tobacco Control Topics

Smoke Free Measures
Measures to reduce or eliminate exposure to tobacco smoke. (See FCTC Art. 8)
Sales to or by Minors
Measures restricting tobacco sales to or by minors, as well as other retail restrictions relating to point-of-sale, candy and toys resembling tobacco products, vending machines, or free distribution. (See FCTC Art. 16)

Substantive Issues

None

Type of Tobacco Product

None

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