E-cigarettes, vapes not drugs to be regulated, says Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed an order by Directorate General of Health Services banning the sale, manufacture, distribution, trade, import and advertisement of e-cigarettes and vapes. It said the products do not fall within the definition of a "drug" as per Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The next hearing over the same is scheduled for May 17.