Union of India v. ITC Ltd.

The Supreme Court of India allowed the transfer of four similar lawsuits in the Delhi High Court challenging the implementation of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003. The Court rejected a tobacco company's prayer for staying the implementation of Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008. Other issues in the case are pending.

Union of India v. ITC Ltd., Diary No. 28322, Supreme Court of India (2008).

  • India
  • Sep 29, 2008
  • Supreme Court of India
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Plaintiff Union of India

Defendant ITC Ltd. Etc. Etc.

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"Having given our anxious consideration to the entire matter, we are of the view that it is not a fit case for grant of interim relief. Accordingly, prayer for staying implementation of Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008, is hereby rejected. Having given our anxious consideration to the entire matter, we are of the view that it is not a fit case for grant of interim relief. Accordingly, prayer for staying implementation of Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008, is hereby rejected. Needless to say that no court in the country shall pass any order in derogation of this order."