Sold cigarettes above printed price: Manufacturer, retailer fined Rs 10 lakh
A consumer commission in Aligarh has fined a cigarette manufacturer and a local retailer Rs 10 lakh for selling a pack of cigarettes above the printed maximum retail price. The ruling follows a complaint from a customer who was overcharged by Rs 20.
Why it matters
This case reinforces consumer protection laws regarding MRP compliance and holds both manufacturers and retailers accountable for unfair trade practices.
Sold cigarettes above printed price: Manufacturer, retailer fined Rs 10 lakh by consumer commission - The Times of India
The article reports on a legal judgment neutrally, presenting the arguments of both the complainant and the manufacturer.
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