Man sues movie theater for showing too many trailers and ads in India

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A man in India successfully sued a movie theater for showing too many trailers and advertisements, causing him to miss important work meetings.

Key Points

  • Man wins damages from movie theater for showing excessive trailers and ads
  • Court rules in favor of the moviegoer citing violation of guidelines
  • Theater ordered to pay compensatory damages and regulatory fines

Pros

  • Consumer rights upheld
  • Compensatory damages awarded
  • Regulations reinforced

Cons

  • Loss of time and money for the moviegoer
  • Violation of guidelines by the theater