Cancer Patients Aid Association v. Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department

Cancer Patients Aid Association alleged that government subsidies to tobacco farmers violate India's omnibus tobacco control law, COTPA, and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.  The court directed that all relevant departments of the Central and Karnataka Governments take steps to reduce the local demand and supply of tobacco products; provide for the rehabilitation of tobacco farmers and tobacco-related workers such as beedi workers; and reconsider the government’s policy on subsidies and incentives for tobacco cultivation for local consumption.  

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Cancer Patients Aid Association v. the State Government of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Departmetn and Ors., W.P. 55697/2014, High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru (2015).

  • India
  • Jun 1, 2015
  • High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru

Parties

Plaintiff Cancer Patients Aid Association

Defendant

  • State Government of Karnataka Department of Agriculture
  • State Government of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department
  • The Karnataka State Anti-Tobacco Cell
  • The Tobacco Board
  • Union of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Union of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Legislation Cited

Constitution of India

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Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

Substantive Issues

Type of Tobacco Product

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