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Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce Production Supply and Distribution) Act 2003 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is an authoritative statutory compilation of India's principal tobacco control legislation. The 2025 Edition provides the complete, updated text of the Act, along with detailed section-wise notes, relevant case law references, and all allied rules and orders. It incorporates significant regulatory frameworks such as the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019, and various subordinate legislations relating to packaging, labelling, advertising restrictions, and smoking prohibitions in public places. Designed for precision, clarity, and practical usability, it serves as an indispensable reference for readers in the field of public health and tobacco regulation. This book is intended for the following audience: (i) Legal Professionals & Litigators – For interpretation, compliance advisory, and litigation involving tobacco laws (ii) Regulatory Authorities & Enforcement Officers – To aid in inspections, seizures, and adjudication under the Act (iii) Policy Analysts & Public Health Officials – For policy formulation and assessment of tobacco control measures (iv) Academicians & Students – Studying public health law, consumer protection, or legislative drafting (v) Industry Stakeholders – Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of tobacco products seeking to understand compliance obligations The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce Production Supply and Distribution) Act [Act No. 34 of 2003], with the following noteworthy features: (i) [Complete & Updated Text] Includes all provisions of the principal Act and subsequent amendments (ii) [Section Notes] Concise, practice-oriented explanations and case law extracts for contextual clarity (iii) [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period (iv) [Allied Laws Incorporated] Covers related enactments such as: (a) Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019 (b) Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Display of Board by Educational Institutions) Rules 2009 (c) Packaging and Labelling Rules 2008 (with latest amendments) (d) Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules 2008 (e) Prohibition on Sale Around Educational Institutions Rules 2004 (v) [State Amendments] – Special provisions applicable in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh (vi) [Case Law Annotations] – Key judicial pronouncements interpreting the Act (vii) [Interplay with Other Legislations] Covers the interplay of COTPA with other legislations, such as the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, and the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 The structure of the book is as follows: (i) Section-wise Arrangement – Each section of the Act is followed by interpretative notes and case law (ii) Rule-wise Compilation – Allied rules are arranged in chronological order, with clear headings and cross-references (iii) State Amendments – Incorporated under relevant sections for easy reference (iv) Subject Index – Enables quick location of topics, terms, and statutory provisions