https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462823 Hookah service stated to be tobacco-free was considered in relation to the amended tobacco-control law and possible coercive action. The Court noted the petitioner's apprehension of action despite the claim that no tobacco or nicotine was used, and recorded the State's position that enforcement would apply only to conduct prohibited by the amended law. It also noted the municipal communication that hookah parlours were not treated as eating houses for the licensing provision mentioned, while police action could follow if prohibited substances were actually used. On that basis, no blanket declaration was granted, but limited protection was recognised for lawful tobacco-free hookah service, subject to compliance with the applicable prohibition. en-us Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:27:56 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462823 Hookah service stated to be tobacco-free was considered in relation to the amended tobacco-control law and possible coercive action. The Court noted the petitioner's apprehension of action despite the claim that no tobacco or nicotine was used, and recorded the State's position that enforcement would apply only to conduct prohibited by the amended law. It also noted the municipal communication that hookah parlours were not treated as eating houses for the licensing provision mentioned, while police action could follow if prohibited substances were actually used. On that basis, no blanket declaration was granted, but limited protection was recognised for lawful tobacco-free hookah service, subject to compliance with the applicable prohibition. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462823