The Bombay High Court clarified that serving hookah in restaurants is lawful if it is completely tobacco-free and adheres to all provisions under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), reaffirming its earlier 2019 judgment.
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On 13th April: In a late-night hearing, the Madras High Court intervened as the Tamil Nadu government failed to provide basic amenities for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary celebration. Justice Subramaniam personally directed the government to immediately arrange necessary facilities for the public gathering at the memorial in Chennai. The court’s directive emphasized the importance of ensuring a suitable environment for the commemoration.
