Cancer Patients Aid Association v. State of Karnataka, et. al.

Cancer Patients Aid Association sought to enforce COTPA Section 6 and its implementing rules which, among other things, ban the sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions.  In this Order, the Court recognized the State's commitment to take specific action against institutions not complying with the law.  The Court also stated that in the cases of violation, "the State government shall take appropriate action."

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Cancer Patients Aid Association v. Karnataka, et. al., WP 17958, High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore (2011).

  • India
  • Mar 29, 2011
  • High Court of Karnataka at Bangalore

Parties

Plaintiff Cancer Patients Aid Association

Defendant

  • Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
  • Commissioner of Police Office of the Commissioner of Police
  • State Anti-Tobacco Cell
  • State of Karnataka Department of Education (Primary and Secondary)
  • State of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
  • State of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department

Legislation Cited

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Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

Substantive Issues

Type of Tobacco Product

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