Video length: 1 min 26 sec · Published on YouTube: 31 March 2025 · Law Chambers of Mridul Jindal
What is this video about?
A short explainer on the Delhi High Court’s judgment in National Restaurant Association of India v. Union of India (28 March 2025) on service charges at restaurants and hotels.
Key points
- Restaurants and hotels cannot make a service charge mandatory.
- Adding it to the bill by default, without your consent, is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
- Paying a service charge or tip is your choice; you cannot be refused entry or service for declining it.
- If a restaurant insists, ask for it to be removed, and you can complain to the consumer authorities or a Consumer Commission.
Read the full article: Know Your Rights: Delhi High Court Rules Against Mandatory Service Charges
This video and summary are general legal information, not legal advice for your specific case. Law and procedure change; please consult an advocate before acting.
