‘Popcorn costs more than the ticket’: Karnataka High Court flags multiplex overpricing
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Karnataka High Court questioned multiplex pricing on Thursday, noting popcorn costs exceed movie tickets. Justice K S Hemalekha remarked that high prices restrict access for common people and suggested standardisation may be necessary. The court heard petitions challenging the state's Rs 200 movie ticket price cap, with petitioners arguing for market-driven pricing.
Key Entities
Karnataka High CourtJustice K S HemalekhaHombale FilmsMultiplex Association of IndiaRs 200 ticket price cap