‘Not on whims, fancies’: Supreme Court trims woman’s ‘faulty haircut’ compensation to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 2 crore

jimiinside — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:58:39 +0000

The Supreme Court reduced a “faulty haircut” compensation from Rs 2 crore to Rs 25 lakh, stating damages require material evidence, not just claims. The court emphasized that consumer dispute compensation cannot be based on whims or presumptions, especially for large sums. While “deficiency in service” was established, the woman failed to provide sufficient proof of her claimed losses.

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‘Not on whims, fancies’: Supreme Court trims woman’s ‘faulty haircut’ compensation to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 2 crore