Panchkula District Commission Holds '24 Seven' Liable For Selling Expired Food Product

The Panchkula District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found the convenience store chain 24 Seven liable for selling an expired food product. A consumer purchased the product, later discovering it had surpassed its expiration date. The Commission ruled that selling expired goods constituted a deficiency in service and was a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. The store was ordered to compensate the complainant, underscoring the importance of retailers ensuring that products sold to consumers are safe and within their shelf life.