The Delhi High Court will hear Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) Ltd petition challenging government's notification of banning smoking in private offices and other establishments on September 30.
A bench headed by Justice Vikramjit Sen deferred the hearing after Centre contended that a case related to the issue is coming before Supreme Court on September 29.
Besides ITC, two others petitioners, including Indian Hotels Association, have also moved separate plea challenging the May 2008 notification issued by the Union Health Ministry.
The rule which would come into force on October 2 prohibit smoking in public places, which include private offices.
Under the curbs, those caught smoking in public places and other private organisations will be fined Rs 200 which may increase to Rs 1,000.