The Pathanamthitta Consumer Commission directed KSBC to compensate a customer for charging more than the printed MRP on a beer bottle. Holding the practice to be an unfair trade practice and deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, the Commission awarded refund, compensation, and costs totaling Rs 25,000.
The Madras High Court ordered the Tamil Nadu government to take action against cinemas charging above fixed ticket rates, emphasizing enforcement amid rising OTT popularity. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh noted the importance of fair pricing and suggested theatres reconsider their business strategies to remain viable as more viewers opt for home entertainment.
Pune: Two final-year students from the Indian Law Society (ILS) College, Pune, have approached the Charity Commissioner and filed a complaint with the Directorate of Higher Technical Education (DHTE) against the college, accusing it of financial exploitation and not being transparent in fee collection.
