The Economic Times

Denied gravy with parotta at Kerala restaurant, man takes it to court & seeks Rs 1 lakh compensation for consumer rights violation

A Kochi lawyer's quest for gravy with his porotta and beef fry has escalated into a legal battle, questioning whether a common culinary expectation constitutes a consumer right. After his initial complaint was dismissed, a state commission ordered a fresh hearing, acknowledging that long-standing customs could hold legal relevance. The case, now attracting widespread attention, will determine if this customary practice can be legally enforced.