LatestLegal Updates 5 September 2026
TVM Mayor's Tea Price Remark Sparks Cinema Price Debate
Thiruvananthapuram mayor’s comment that a cinema‑goer may need a loan to afford a cup of tea has reignited public debate after a High Court order banning price hikes was overturned. The ruling follows earlier Consumer Court decisions that permitted multiplexes to set their own prices, prompting criticism that movie‑goers are facing increasingly unaffordable costs.
The mayor of Thiruvananthapuram said buying a cup of tea in a multiplex might require a loan, sparking backlash from the public.
- High Court order that banned cinema tea price hikes was overturned.
- Consumer Court had previously allowed multiplexes to set their own prices.
- Critics argue the comment highlights rising cinema costs for ordinary viewers.
Full article: Mathrubhumi report.
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