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The Bench, headed by Dr. Justice K. Narayana Kurup, held that "tobacco smoking" in public places (in the form of cigarettes, cigars, beedies or otherwise) "falls within the mischief of the penal provisions relating to public nuisance as contained in the Indian Penal Code and also the definition of air pollution as contained in the statutes ...
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vape, [note 1] [1] is a device that simulates tobacco smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. [2] As such, using an e-cigarette is often called "vaping". [3]
[164] [165] From 1 July 2024, all e-cigarettes (vapes) and vaping products can only be sold in a pharmacy. [166] The importation of disposable vapes is banned and all other vaping goods require an import licence or permit. [167] Flavours for vapes are restricted to mint, menthol, and tobacco.
A demerit is a point given to a student as a penalty for bad behavior. [1] Under this once common practice, a student is given a number of merits during the beginning of the school term and a certain number of merits are deducted for every infraction committed. [2] Schools use the demerit record within a point-based system to punish misbehavior.
The Act prohibits smoking of tobacco in public places, except in special smoking zones in hotels, restaurants and airports and open spaces. [1] Places where smoking is restricted include auditoriums, movie theatres, hospitals, public transport (aircraft, buses, school's, trains, metros, monorails, taxis,) and their related facilities (airports, bus stands/stations, railway stations ...
The Supreme Court in Murli S Deora vs. Union of India and Ors., recognized the harmful effects of smoking in public and also the effect on passive smokers, and in the absence of statutory provisions at that time, prohibited smoking in public places such as auditoriums, hospital buildings, health institutions, educational institutions, libraries, court buildings, public offices, public ...
Irvine has banned all smoking and vaping in all public places within the city. [47] Loma Linda, July 25, 2008, banned on all sidewalks, streets, common areas in shopping centers, bus stops, parks, restaurant patios, theaters, City Hall, and 80% of motel rooms and apartment units. Exempts the federally controlled VA hospital grounds, and smoking ...
Anyone who contravenes the NDPS Act will face punishment based on the quantity of the banned substance. where the contravention involves small quantity (<1 kg), with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to ₹ 10,000 or with both;