The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed against the Gutka Act.A two-member bench comprising Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Hassan Rizvi heard the case and remarked, “Gutka is dangerous for human health, and it is manufactured through unhygienic betel nuts, which leads to cancer disease.”  

Advocate Shah Khawar said, “I did not receive any directions from my client in this regard.” On this occasion, Justice Hassan Rizvi said, “We can summon your client if you desire, and then we will offer him Gutka in the court.” Justice Hassan Rizvi further said that Gutka is more dangerous for human health than cigarettes. He went on to say that a huge number of patients of Gutka are in the hospitals.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)