The Supreme Court ruled that a cinema hall owner has the authority to control how food and drink are admitted, and it is up to the viewers to purchase food or beverages after they have been admitted to the cinema hall.
In India, cinema halls are required to follow specific rules and regulations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of moviegoers. These rules may vary by state and by cinema hall, but some standard rules include the following:
1. Cinemas are required to have a valid license from the local authorities to operate.
2. Cinemas must follow safety and fire prevention measures, such as maintaining fire exits and having sufficient emergency lighting.
3. Cinemas must follow the rules related to the classification of films, including age restrictions and the display of warning messages.
4. Cinemas must follow the rules related to the sale of food and beverages, including the cleanliness of food and the proper storage of perishable items.
5. Cinemas must follow the rules related to the use of electronic devices, including the prohibition of cell phone usage during the movie.
6. Cinemas must follow the rules related to the behaviour of moviegoers, including the prohibition of smoking and the requirement to remain seated during the movie.
7, Cinemas are required to follow the rules related to ticketing, including the display of ticket prices and the prohibition of ticket scalping.
In general, cinema halls in India must follow various rules and regulations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of moviegoers.
The Supreme Court declared on Tuesday that movie theatres have the authority to establish the terms and circumstances for the sale of food and beverages offered on the property and to decide whether or not outside food is allowed. The right to decide what can be brought in and what is not subject to rules. The bench observed the fundamental aspect which needs to be noted is that the trade and business of conducting a cinema theatre are subject to regulation by the state.
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