From The Hindu · Mohamed Imranullah S. · · 50s
Hookah Services in Chennai Pubs Alleged Illegal
Madras High Court orders police to respond to PIL claiming hookah services in Chennai pubs and cafes violate law.
In brief
Madras High Court orders police to respond to PIL claiming hookah services in Chennai pubs and cafes violate law. Madras High Court ordered police to respond to public interest litigation alleging hookah services in Chennai pubs and cafes violate COTPA 2022. Originally reported by The Hindu.
Madras High Court orders police response
Madras High Court has sought responses from DGP and Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police to a public interest litigation petition.
PIL alleges hookah services illegal
Advocate B. Mughundhan claims hookah services in Chennai pubs and cafes violate COTPA 2022 which prohibits hookah in bars and similar establishments.
COTPA 2022 prohibits hookah services
Section 21A of COTPA 2022 allows up to three years imprisonment for running a hookah bar.
Pubs advertise hookah services online
Some Chennai pubs and cafes flagrantly disregard COTPA 2022 by advertising hookah services on social media.
The key point
Madras High Court ordered police to respond to public interest litigation alleging hookah services in Chennai pubs and cafes violate COTPA 2022.
