SHORT ANSWER:
No, a shopkeeper cannot charge more than the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) in India.
DETAILS:
- The MRP is the highest price that can be charged for a product, as printed on the packaging.
- Charging more than the MRP is considered an unfair trade practice.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Shopkeepers can face penalties under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
- Consumers can file complaints against such practices.
SOURCE:
- Legal Metrology Act, 2009
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