Rajasthan HC Slams Police Over Inaction on E-Cigarette Online Sales, Seeks DGP’s Detailed Report

The Rajasthan High Court criticised the police for their unsatisfactory response to a plea on curbing the online sale of e-cigarettes.

The petitioner highlighted the ongoing availability of e-cigarettes online, despite the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019, which bans their production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, and advertisement.

The Court warned of consequences for non-compliance. It highlighted that at least six websites were identified as selling e-cigarettes with promises of 24-hour delivery, indicating the presence of local warehouses. 

The Court directed the DGP to file a detailed affidavit on preventive steps within two weeks and summoned the responsible Police Headquarters officer to appear in person. Next hearing on July 7.