HC directs Centre and State to file report on plea to strictly implement Tobacco Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) guidelines in every school
The Madras High Court has ordered the government to report on the implementation of Tobacco Free Educational Institution guidelines. The court is pushing for stricter monitoring and the establishment of child tobacco cessation centers to combat student addiction.
Why it matters
Addressing tobacco use in schools is a critical public health initiative aimed at protecting minors from long-term health risks.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday directed the Centre and the State to file a report on a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to the authorities to strictly implement Tobacco Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) guidelines in every school.
The article reports on judicial directives and public health policy without taking a partisan stance.
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