Madras High Court urges Centre to ban filter tobacco products

Madras High Court urged the central government to ban filter tobacco products to protect public health. The court observed that filter tobacco products pose significant health risks and contribute to the high incidence of tobacco-related diseases. The judgment came in response to a public interest litigation seeking a ban on the sale and manufacture of filter tobacco products. The court directed the central government to consider the health implications and take appropriate action to ban these products. This ruling highlights the need for stringent measures to control tobacco use and protect public health.