Narinder S. Chadha And Ors vs Municipal Corpn Of Greater Mumbaui & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the circulars issued by various Municipal Corporations under the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply & Distribution) Act, 2003, affirming the Bombay High Court's decision that these circulars merely implemented the Act and the Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008. The Court noted that the Cigarettes Act is a special legislation that prevails over general laws, as established in Godawat Pan Masala Products I.P. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. The Court dismissed the appeals challenging the circulars, reinforcing the authority of local bodies to regulate tobacco products under the Act.