https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307278 The judgment concluded that passive smoking in public places violates the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, emphasizing the harmful effects of smoking on health. It stressed the necessity to prohibit smoking in public areas, citing statutory provisions and legislative actions. The Court directed the Union of India, State Governments, and Union Territories to enforce the prohibition effectively, ensuring non-smokers are protected from the adverse effects of passive smoking. Compliance reports were requested within a specified timeframe to address the serious implications of smoking on public health. en-us Fri, 02 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:28:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307278 The judgment concluded that passive smoking in public places violates the fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, emphasizing the harmful effects of smoking on health. It stressed the necessity to prohibit smoking in public areas, citing statutory provisions and legislative actions. The Court directed the Union of India, State Governments, and Union Territories to enforce the prohibition effectively, ensuring non-smokers are protected from the adverse effects of passive smoking. Compliance reports were requested within a specified timeframe to address the serious implications of smoking on public health. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 02 Nov 2001 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=307278