Lawyer Sends Legal Notice to PVR INOX Over Refusal to Accept Cash Payments
An Ahmedabad lawyer, Utkarsh Dave, sent a legal notice to PVR INOX after the multiplex allegedly refused to accept cash payments for movie tickets and food at its Palladium Mall location. The notice cites Section 26(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which recognizes RBI-issued banknotes as legal tender, and questions the legality and transparency of PVR INOX's alleged cashless-only policy. Dave requested clarification on the policy's communication to customers and copies of any internal instructions forbidding cash acceptance, seeking a response within seven days.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 20 Sept, 09:22 am. Other outlets followed.