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Paid Blind-Date Sessions in Cubbon Park Canceled as BookMyShow Faces Legal Action

The event organizer withdrew the sessions after a police summons prompted by objections from the Cubbon Park horticulture department.

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A couple walks along a path at Cubbon Park on a misty afternoon in Bengaluru. (Image for representation)
Blind Dates in Cubbon Park? BookMyShow Under Fire Over ‘Blind Date’ Event in Bengaluru’s Iconic Garden | Image: Pixabay

Overview

  • BookMyShow had billed weekly Blind Date meetups in August at Cubbon Park with fees ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,499
  • The Cubbon Park horticulture department denied permission for the commercial event and filed a formal police complaint
  • Police summons issued to the organizer led to a written assurance to cancel the sessions and removal of online promotions
  • Objections from the Walkers’ Association highlighted local resistance to private activities in the public park
  • Legal action against BookMyShow has been initiated for facilitating unauthorized commercial use of the protected green space