Is smoking banned in public places in India?
Partial ban
India has a nationwide smoke-free law, but smoking is permitted in designated separate areas in many enclosed public places.
India is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Nepal
- Comprehensive ban Nepal's law restricts smoking in various public places including airports, hotels, and restaurants.
- Bhutan
- Comprehensive ban Bhutan prohibits smoking in all public places under its Tobacco Control Act.
- Myanmar
- Partial ban Myanmar has a smoking ban in certain public places, but the scope is not fully detailed.
- Pakistan
- Partial ban Smoking is restricted in public buildings and transportation, but specific hospitality exemptions are not detailed.
- Sri Lanka
- Partial ban Sri Lanka restricts smoking in many indoor public spaces but permits it in designated areas of hotels and restaurants.
- Thailand
- Comprehensive ban Thailand bans smoking in all indoor and outdoor public establishments, including bars and restaurants, with fines for non-compliance.
Other laws in India
- Jaywalking
- Varies by region
- Driving Age
- 18+
- Homeschooling
- Legal
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