Cancer Patient Aid Society, a Mumbai-based NGO recently moved the Karnataka High Court seeking a ban in Karnataka on sale, storage and distribution of gutka, paan masala and all other forms of chewing tobacco containing tobacco and nicotine as ingredients. The PIL has been filed as per provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales), Regulations, 2011.
The petitioner also sought implementation of notification issued by Union ministry of health and family welfare on August 1, 2011. The PIL states that non-implementation is a clear violation of Right to Life under Articles 21 and 47 of the Constitution.
A division bench presided by Chief Justice Vikramjit Sen on July 16, 2012 issued notices to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and Karnataka State Anti-Tobacco Cell.
The petitioner also sought implementation of notification issued by Union ministry of health and family welfare on August 1, 2011. The PIL states that non-implementation is a clear violation of Right to Life under Articles 21 and 47 of the Constitution.
A division bench presided by Chief Justice Vikramjit Sen on July 16, 2012 issued notices to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and Karnataka State Anti-Tobacco Cell.
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