The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns over the exorbitant prices of food and beverages sold at multiplexes, warning that unchecked rates could drive audiences away from theatres.

During a recent hearing, a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta noted that charging ₹100 for bottled water and ₹700 for coffee was unreasonable.

“Cinema is already in decline. Make it more affordable for people to enjoy it, or cinema halls will be empty,” Justice Nath remarked, according to Live Law.

The comments came during the hearing of Multiplex Association of India and Another vs The Karnataka State Film Chamber of Commerce and Others, where multiplex owners have challenged the Karnataka government’s decision to cap ticket prices at ₹200.

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