Bombay High Court struck down directives issued by the Maharashtra government that banned cinema operators and digital platforms from charging convenience fees for online ticket bookings on Thursday. The HC bench, comprising Justices M S Sonak and Jitendra Jain, said that the government's directive issued between 2013 and 2014 violated the constitutional right to carry on business under Article 19 and lacked statutory backing. The development is a big relief for BookMyShow and PVR Cinemas, who had jointly moved to court, challenging the government’s order.