STAR INDIA(P) LTD. vs SOCIETY OF CATALYSTS .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the SMS charges imposed during the 'Har Seat Hot Seat' contest of the television program 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. The court upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's decision that the higher SMS rates constituted unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act. Consequently, the court ruled in favor of the complainant, emphasizing the need for transparency in consumer pricing.