Expired Maggi sold by Vishal Mega Mart leaves man ill; court imposes Rs 2.8 lakh penalty

A consumer commission found Vishal Mega Mart liable for selling expired noodles. The customer suffered food poisoning after consuming the product purchased in March 2025. The store failed to appear before the commission to contest the allegations. Vishal Mega Mart must pay compensation and punitive damages to the affected consumer. The commission also ordered a deposit into the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.