The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns over the exorbitant prices charged by multiplexes for food and beverages. The court acknowledged theatres struggled to bring in the audiences, suggesting unaffordable prices are one of the major reasons for it.

SC flags high food prices at multiplexes

A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta observed that high ticket prices and food prices at multiplexes could drive moviegoers away. The top court noted that the rates should be appropriately fixed so that people will come.

The apex court was hearing petitions by Multiplex Association of India against a recent Karnataka HC order to cap multiplex ticket prices at 200. The SC bench stayed the HC order, while issuing a notice on the petitions. "You charge Rs 100 for a wat

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