Karnataka HC Stays Consumer Commission’s Order Against PVR for Excessive Advertisement

The Karnataka High Court issued an interim stay until March 27 on the order issued by the Bangalore District Consumer Commission, which fined PVR for delaying a movie screening by 25 minutes with excessive commercial ads.

Justice M. Nagaprasanna while hearing the contention ruled that the commission overstepped jurisdiction boundaries by interfering in how theatres operate.

Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi representing PVR, argued that this matter had broad implications across the nation.

The court-ordered stay will remain in effect until March 27.