One8 Commune pub and restaurant in Bengaluru, owned by Cricketer Virat Kohli has landed in trouble again. The restro-bar has been booked under Sections 4 and 21 of COTPA for not having a designated zone within the restaurant for smoking. Cubbon Park Police has registered a suo-moto case for Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) violations. Notably, this is not the first time that One 8 Commune has faced police action. In June 2024, an FIR was registered for operating beyond the stipulated hours.
Moreover, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike had issued a notice to the restaurant in December for not obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Fire Department.
What Does The COTPA Act Say?
The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) was enacted in 2003 by the Government of India. It is a comprehensive tobacco control law that aims to reduce tobacco use.
This Act includes:
a) Section 4, which prohibits smoking in public places.
b) Section 5, prohibits advertisement of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
c) Section 6, which prohibits sale of cigarettes or other tobacco products to anyone below the age of 18 years and in a particular area.
d) Section 7, prohibits trade and commerce in production, supply, and distribution of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
About One8 Commune
One8 Commune is a restaurant and bar chain with outlets in major cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Indore and Bengaluru. The name “One8” is derived from Kohli’s jersey number, 18, while Commune refers to shared experiences. According to One8 Commune, they are fuelled by their passion for good food, great people and a glorious time.
The aim behind opening One8 Commune was to serve people with the thought of ‘Commune Sensibility’. Comfort and authentic are the words that inspired the idea of creating a space where people are brought together to create unforgettable memories.
One8 commune offers various cuisine from North Indian, Italian, Asian to Continental. People can also enjoy some of Virat Kohli’s favourite dishes here.
