Hyderabad Consumer Commission Orders PVR Inox To Pay ₹75,000 Over 22-Minute Ad Delay Before Film

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, Hyderabad held that screening commercial advertisements beyond the permissible period before a film was a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, and ordered PVR Cinemas and PVR Inox to pay Rs 75,000 in all.

Karnataka HC Quashes Enforcement Of 2% Cinema Cess On Movie Tickets, Says Act Never Validly Came Into Force

The Karnataka High Court set aside the measures used to enforce a 2% cess on cinema tickets, holding that the levy could not be collected because the Act imposing it had never been validly brought into force through a commencement notification. Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the measures used to enforce a 2% […]

Multiplexes Owners, Producers Move Karnataka HC Against Rs.200 Film Ticket Price Limit: Manifestly Arbitrary

Today, On 16th September, Multiplexes Owners and film producers have approached the Karnataka High Court challenging the Rs.200 limit on movie ticket prices. They claim the price restriction is “manifestly arbitrary,” affecting single screens and multiplexes regardless of location, technology, or format.

PVR INOX Moves Madras High Court Against AAI’s Order to Shut Chennai Airport Multiplex

PVR INOX has filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court contesting the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) decision to close its multiplex at Chennai airport. The court has maintained the status quo and requested AAI’s response by July 8, while the company argues the legality of its operations against AAI’s claims.

Kerala High Court Admits PIL Against High Multiplex Ticket Prices Over Dynamic Pricing

A PIL in the Kerala High Court challenges the arbitrary pricing of multiplex movie tickets, highlighting consumer exploitation through dynamic pricing models without regulatory oversight. Filed by Advocate Manu Nair, the petition argues for government intervention under existing cinema laws, citing disparities with other Indian states that have implemented price controls. A hearing is scheduled for July 1.

Bombay HC Halts OTT Release of Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’ After PVR Inox Plea

The Bombay High Court has temporarily halted the OTT release of Rajkummar Rao’s film Bhool Chuk Maaf for eight weeks following a plea from PVR Inox, citing a breach of contract by Maddock Films. The court emphasized the importance of honoring agreements in the film industry, even amid national security concerns.