Federation Of Hotel And Restaurant ... vs Union Of India And Ors. Through Its ...

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976, and related provisions to services rendered in hotels and restaurants. It held that charging prices for packaged water in excess of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) does not constitute a sale under the Act, as the primary transaction is a service rather than a sale of goods. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the provisions of the Act do not apply in this context, allowing hotels and restaurants to charge for services without violating the law.