Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Bombay HC Takes Action on Drug and Cigarette Sales Near Schools
The Bombay High Court noticed news reports about people selling drugs and cigarettes near schools.
They're worried because young students might start using these items.
The court is concerned that these things could lead to addiction and harm the students.
The court told the police to stop these illegal activities and protect the students.
They also appointed a lawyer to help file a case so they can take action.
Bombay High Court took suo motu cognizance of news articles regarding the sale of drugs and cigarettes near educational institutions.
The court expressed concern about students being enticed into using banned items.
The bench cited reports of people selling banned items outside schools and colleges.
The court stated young students are being enticed into consuming drugs and cigarettes.
The police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were directed to protect students from illegal activities.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench, Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Y. G. Khobragade, and the police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- What
- The Bombay High Court took action regarding the sale of drugs and cigarettes near schools and colleges.
- When
- June 20, based on news articles.
- Where
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), Bombay High Court.
- Why
- To protect students from being enticed into using drugs and cigarettes.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Judges
- Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Y. G. Khobragade
- Location
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, India
- Issue
- Sale of drugs and cigarettes near schools
- Action
- Suo motu cognisance