Karnataka HC extends stay on cinema ticket price cap, issues directions on sales, refunds
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka High Court has extended its stay on the Rs 200 ceiling imposed on cinema ticket prices across multiplexes in the state.
According to an official statement from the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), the Principal Bench on a writ appeal filed by the Karnataka State Film Chamber of Commerce against the Multiplex Association of India, upheld the stay granted on September 23 and issued detailed directions on ticket sales and refunds in its order dated September 30.
"All multiplexes under Respondent No. 1 are directed to maintain comprehensive and auditable records for every ticket sold. These records must include: date and time of sale, mode of booking (online or physical counter), mode of payment (credit/debit card, UPI, net banking, or cash), amount collected including GST, digitally traceable receipts for all cash transactions, and daily cash register countersigned by the manager-in-charge," the order stated.
The court further said that if the petitioners succeed in the final adjudication, all amounts collected electronically (excluding GST) must be refunded to consumers through the same mode of payment. A refund processing plan must be submitted to the Licensing Authority within 45 days for approval and subsequent vetting by the High Court.
Emphasising compliance from both consumers and multiplex owners, the court observed that consumers are entitled to the ticket price paid, while multiplexes must maintain complete records of all sales to facilitate refunds if necessary.
It said the measures were aimed at protecting consumer interests while balancing the concerns of the state and cinema operators.
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
