One8 Commune, which is co-owned by Virat Kohli, has been booked under the COPTA law fVirat Kohli or not having a designated smoking zone
Ahead of leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on 3 June, Virat Kohli has run into legal trouble as the Bengaluru-based pub One8 Commune, which he co-owns and promotes, has been booked for not having a designated smoking zone. The Cubbon Police, on 31 May, registered an FIR against the pub바카라™s manager and staff under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA).
The development occurred as a result of a police patrol on 29 May, and the establishment, located at Kasturba Road, has been booked under Sections 4 and 21 of COTPA, which prohibit smoking in public places and prescribe penalties for such infractions.
11 other high-profile clubs and bars have also been booked under various sections of COTPA by the Bengaluru police as a part of their anti-tobacco violation drive.
This is not the first time that One8 has been on the wrong side of the law. In December 2024, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued a notice to the pub for operating without a mandatory fire safety clearance from the Fire Department.
Even earlier, in July 2024, the pub was found operating beyond the permissible hours, serving customers until 1:30 AM, exceeding the closing time limit by thirty minutes.
Amidst these developments, Kohli has the duty of being RCB바카라™s talisman during the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
RCB, with just three play-off appearances before, are aiming for their maiden IPL title under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar. Kohli has been his team바카라™s best batter this season, with 614 runs in 14 matches at an average of 55.
Meanwhile, PBKS, too, are trying to win their first-ever IPL title, with head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer looking to make history for Preity Zinta바카라™s side.
(With PTI Inputs)