In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India prohibited smoking in public places?

Correct option is D

Sol. The Supreme Court of India prohibited smoking in public places in the case (d) Murli S. Deora Vs. Union of India.

In the Murli S. Deora vs. Union of India case (2001), the Supreme Court of India prohibited smoking in public places.

• The case was significant as it addressed the harmful effects of smoking and the impact of second-hand smoke on non-smokers.
  
• The Court ruled that smoking in public places violated the rights of non-smokers and issued directions to ensure that smoking was banned in such spaces.
  
• The ruling was a step toward protecting public health and reducing exposure to tobacco smoke in public areas. 

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• Kinkari Devi Vs. State of H.P.: This case is unrelated to smoking in public place
• M. C. Mehta Vs. Union of India: This case focused on environmental pollution and related issues, not smoking in public places.  
• Indian Council of Enviro-Legal Action Vs. Union of India: This case dealt with environmental pollution and industrial hazardous waste, not smoking regulations.