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Union of India v. Mahesh Bhatt & Anr.

Union of India appealed a Delhi High Court decision finding certain sections of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's rules to implement India's tobacco control law unconstitutional.  The contested sections of the rules prohibit the display of tobacco products in films and television programs.  In this preliminary order, the Supreme Court put an interim stay on the Delhi High Court's judgment.

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Union of India v. Mahesh Bhat, et al., SLP (Civil) 8429-8431, Supreme Court of India (2009).

  • India
  • Apr 2, 2009
  • Supreme Court of India
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Parties

Plaintiff Union of India

Defendant

  • Kasturi and Sons Ltd.
  • Mahesh Bhatt

Legislation Cited

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

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Rule 4 of G.S.R. 656(E)

Related Documents

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Type of Litigation

Challenge to Government Policies Relating to Tobacco Control/Public Health
Tobacco companies or front groups may challenge any legislative or regulatory measure that affects their business interests. Unlike public interest litigation, these cases seek to weaken health measures. These cases frequently involve the industry proceeding against the government. For example, a group of restaurant owners challenging a smoke free law as unconstitutional.

Tobacco Control Topics

Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship
Measures restricting any form of direct or indirect tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. (See FCTC Art. 13)

Substantive Issues

None

Type of Tobacco Product

None

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