The Delhi High Court has begun to hear a petition challenging a proposed Indian government ban on images of smoking in films and on television.
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The petition, brought by film-maker Mahesh Bhatt, claims the move violates constitutional rights to freedom of speech and expression.
The government says the ban is needed to curb tobacco take-up by youngsters and is supported by health activists.
The ban was to begin on Sunday but is now likely to be postponed to January.
About 800,000 Indians a year die from smoking-related diseases.
