LAXMIKANT vs U O I

The Supreme Court upheld the notification issued under Section 33-EED of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, prohibiting the use of tobacco in Ayurvedic toothpastes and powders. The Court found that the Expert Body constituted under the Act had validly determined that even minimal use of tobacco posed health risks, thus justifying the total ban. The appeal against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the government's stance on public health concerns.