Hemant Goswami v. Godfrey Phillips

A lawsuit alleged that the Godfrey Phillips' “Red and White Bravery Awards” violate the advertising provisions of India's omnibus tobacco control law. The awards are part of a promotional campaign by Godfrey Phillips, a cigarette manufacturer, recognizing courageous people in Indian society. The cigarette company removed the words “Red and White” from the campaign, which addressed the original issue. The court also ordered the government to enforce the letter and spirit of other provisions of the law.

Hemant Goswami v. Godfrey Phillips, W.P. No. 3131 of 2005, High Court of Punjab and Haryana (2005).

  • India
  • May 11, 2005
  • High Court of Punjab and Haryana
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Parties

Plaintiff Hemam Goswami

Defendant

  • Godfrey Phillips
  • State of Haryana
  • State of Punjab
  • Union of India

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"On February 25, 2005, the following order was passed by this Court: -" Contends that the institution of the Red and White bravery awards was violative of Section 5(3)b) of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products ( Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, supply and Distribution ) Act, 2003. Notice of motion to respondent Nos. 1 to 5 only for 23.5.2005. " Reply has been filed by respondent no.4 in which it is stated that the words, ' Red and White' have been removed from the nomenclature. Mr. Hemant Goswami, who appears in person, has raised a very pertinent issue with regard to other violations of the aforesaid Act."