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Bata to refund student over Rs 67 shoe overcharge
Published 1 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis A law student's Rs 67 overcharge on shoes led to a significant ruling against Bata India by the Kerala Consumer Commission. The retailer was
Synopsis A law student's Rs 67 overcharge on shoes led to a significant ruling against Bata India by the Kerala Consumer Commission. The retailer was found guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practices for charging above the printed MRP without adhering to legal procedures for revised pricing. While upholding the refund, the commission reduced compensation and litigation costs.
Published: July 1, 2026 โข 11:21 PM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 12:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A law student's Rs 67 overcharge on shoes led to a significant ruling against Bata India by the Kerala Consumer Commission.
The retailer was found guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practices for charging above the printed MRP without adhering to legal procedures for revised pricing.
While upholding the refund, the commission reduced compensation and litigation costs.