Delhi HC refuses to hear petition against prohibition of e-cigarettes on aircraft

November 6, 2023

 The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the prohibition on carrying e-cigarettes on aircraft. The petition, which now stands disposed of, had sought to quash an order issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation Security in March last year that prohibited the carriage of e-cigarettes on aircraft.

The petitioner, Sutirtha Dutta, withdrew the plea after Justice Subramonium Prasad hinted at dismissing the petition with a substantial cost. The court allowed the withdrawal of the petition, granting liberty to Dutta to make a representation to the Union Government on the issue.

The petitioner has also challenged a clarification issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that imposed a complete ban on e-cigarette devices.