The Delhi high court declared that service charges on food bills remain discretionary, dismissing restaurant associations' petitions against Central Consumer Protection Authority's rules. The CCPA guidelines ensure hotels and restaurants cannot automatically add or compel the payment of service charges, emphasizing consumer choice and transparency.
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