India banned the sale and import of e-cigarettes this month, warning of an"epidemic" of vaping among young people.
The action has affected users nation wide and the plans of international companies including Juul Labs Inc and Philip Morris International, as well as triggering court challenges by local firms. The government argues the ban is essential to protect people as vaping can lead to nicotine addiction and push users towards consuming tobacco. Vapers say the devices help them stay away from more harmful tobacco cigarettes.