Hostel Ordered to Refund Rs 40,000 After Poor Food and Unreturned Advance

A court in India has ordered a hostel to refund ₹40,000 to a student who lodged a complaint about poor food and the non‑return of an advance payment. The student had paid an advance to the hostel, but the owner failed to refund it. Additionally, the food served was deemed substandard, prompting the legal action. The order mandates the hostel to return the full amount to the student. No further details about the hostel’s location or the student’s identity have been disclosed.