Legal Updates 22 September 2026
MakeMyTrip Ordered to Refund Rs 18,775 After Fake Hotel Bookings
The Punjab district consumer commission has ordered online travel portal MakeMyTrip to reimburse a consumer Rs 18,775 after the user discovered that two hotels booked through the site were fictitious. The court’s decision underscores the need for accurate listings and reinforces consumer protection against fraudulent travel bookings.
MakeMyTrip ordered to refund after two hotel listings turned out to be fake.
- Punjab district consumer commission ruled the travel portal must pay Rs 18,775 to the aggrieved consumer.
- The two hotels booked online did not exist, prompting the court to direct a full refund and warn against misleading listings.
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