Archive · 20 Jul 2026

Man Wins Rs 50,000 Over Granddaughter’s Defective Haircut

Man Wins Rs 50,000 Over Granddaughter’s Defective Haircut

A man in Chandigarh took his granddaughter to a salon for haircuts and treatments.

The salon's services ruined her hair, causing her a lot of distress and embarrassment.

The man paid Rs 22,000 for the services but the salon refused to give him a complete bill or fix the problem.

He filed a complaint and the consumer commission ordered the salon to pay him Rs 50,000 as compensation.

The salon argued that the man was not a consumer and that there was no proof of bad service.

However, the commission agreed with the man and said the salon had caused mental agony and loss of appearance.

This ruling shows that companies must provide good services and address consumer concerns properly.

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