Gutka Ban

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  Delhi High Court Upholds Ban On Sale Of Gutka, Pan Masala

  Noting the "direct and pernicious impact" of smokeless tobacco on public health, the Delhi High Court Monday affirmed a ban imposed by the food safety commissioner on manufacture, storage and sale of gutka, pan masala, flavoured tobacco.

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  Sale Of Gutka To Be Non-Bailable Offence In Maharashtra

  The Maharashtra government today told the Legislative Council that sale of gutka, banned in the state, would be made a non-bailable offence.

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  Haryana Bans Gutka, Pan Masala

  The Haryana government on Tuesday announced that manufacturing and sale of gutka, pan masala, and other similar products containing tobacco has been completely banned in the state.

• Gutka Sale to be Non-Bailable Offence in Maharashtra

  The Maharashtra government today said that those involved in the sale of gutka would be booked under non-bailable sections regarding the offence.

• Gutka ban welcome, needs to be effective, say Delhiites

  The Delhi government's decision to ban gutka, a form of chewing tobacco, and related products has been widely welcomed though there is skepticism over how effective it will be with some already foreseeing a thriving black market.

• Punjab bans gutka, pan masala

  Punjab on Monday ordered a complete ban on the sale, storage, manufacture and distribution of tobacco-based products, gutka (tobacco-laced areca nut pieces) and pan masala in the state, an official said. Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had approved the proposal of the state health and family welfare department for banning such products across th...

• Maharashtra to ban gutka, pan masala

  Maharashtra government was contemplating a ban on gutka and pan masala products, Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar said today.