Is smoking banned in India?
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Smoking in public places was prohibited nationwide from 2 October 2008 under the Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008 and COTPA. The nationwide smoke-free law pertains only to public places. ... The sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions is also prohibited.