Karnataka High Court Upholds Ban On All Types Of Hookah Products

The decision came following the rejection of a batch of petitions challenging the government's ban, which was deemed necessary due to concerns over fire hazards, public health, and safety.

In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has upheld the state government's notification banning the sale, consumption, storage, advertisement and promotion of all types of hookah products within the state.

The decision came following the rejection of a batch of petitions challenging the government's ban, which was deemed necessary due to concerns over fire hazards, public health, and safety.

A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna, after hearing arguments from both sides, had reserved judgment on March 11.