Supreme Court Trims Haircut Compensation Award to ₹25 Lakh
The Supreme Court has significantly reduced a ₹2 crore compensation awarded to a model for a bad haircut at Delhi’s ITC Maurya Hotel. The ruling concludes a seven-year legal battle.
- Initial Claim: Model Aashna Roy claimed ₹5.2 crore for lost career opportunities following a 2018 haircut.
- NCDRC Ruling: Initially awarded ₹2 crore compensation.
- Supreme Court Decision: Reduced award to ₹25 lakh, citing lack of “trustworthy and reliable evidence” linking the haircut to professional losses.
- Deficiency of Service: The court upheld the finding of deficiency in service against the hotel.