Telangana High Court

Hyderabad Court: Restaurant's Hookah Ban Case Dismissed After Agreement

Updated
Oct 22, 2025 4:39 PM
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Quick Summary: The court dismissed a case about the ban on serving flavored hookahs at a Hyderabad restaurant. The case was dropped after both parties agreed it wasn't needed anymore.

The Petition: A Fight for Flavored Hookahs

Sri Faiyaz Uddin Ahmed, who owns Silver Salt Indian Cuisine in Hyderabad, filed a complaint. He was upset with local authorities who stopped his restaurant from serving flavored hookahs. He said this was done without any proper reason, calling it "illegal, unfair, and against the rules."

The Respondents: Who's Who in the Case

The complaint was against several government groups: - Principal Secretary, Home Department, Hyderabad - Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad - Circle Inspector of Police, Banjara Hills - Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation

These authorities were accused of interfering with the restaurant's business without proper reasons.

The Court Hearing: A Quick Resolution

The case was heard by Judge N. Tukaramji. During the hearing, both sides came to an agreement. Mr. Omar A. Pasha, who spoke for Sri Faiyaz Uddin Ahmed, said the issue no longer needed a court decision. The Assistant Government Lawyer, Mr. R. Laxmikanth Reddy, agreed.

The Judgment: Case Dismissed

With both sides agreeing, Judge Tukaramji dismissed the complaint as "unnecessary," meaning it was no longer needed. The court said there would be no costs involved and closed any other related requests.

Summary of the Verdict

The case was dismissed because both sides agreed it wasn't needed anymore. As a result, Silver Salt Indian Cuisine can continue serving flavored hookahs without interference, as long as they follow the law.