The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003

This edition of The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (Act 34 of 2003), as amended by Act 38 of 2007 and subsequent notifications, presents an accurate and up-to-date bare act reference for students, legal professionals, policymakers, and enforcement authorities dealing with public health and regulatory laws. The text incorporates amendments and rules updated up to 2026, ensuring full conformity with the current statutory framework.

The book reproduces the bare text of the Act as enacted by Parliament, with short comments where indicated, making it suitable for examination purposes as well as practical legal and administrative reference. It maintains statutory precision without detailed interpretation, preserving the legislative language for authoritative consultation.

Along with the principal Act, this edition includes all important allied laws and rules essential for effective implementation and compliance, including:
• The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019
• The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Rules, 2004 (as amended)
• The Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008 (as amended)
• The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008 (as amended)
• The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Display of Board by Educational Institutions) Rules, 2009
• The Prohibition on Sale of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products around Educational Institutions Rules, 2004

The content comprehensively covers restrictions on advertisement and promotion of tobacco products, regulation of trade and commerce, packaging and health warnings, prohibition of smoking in public places, protection of minors, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and compliance obligations for manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Advocates and legal professionals handling regulatory and public health matters
• Government officials, enforcement agencies, and compliance officers
• Academicians and researchers in health law and social welfare legislation

Whether used for academic study, professional practice, or regulatory enforcement, this updated 2026 edition provides a reliable and current legislative text of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003, along with its comprehensive allied rules and enactments.