Charges For Paper Bags By Retail Outlets

I went through the article bata being fined for charging amount for the paper bag. "https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/bata-india-carry-bag-fine-rs-9000-bata-fined-rs-9000-for-forcing-customer-to-pay-rs-3-for-paper-bag/story/337256.html". Even after this judgment, I see many retailers still charging the amount for paper bags. I faced this issue as well with Max Fashions. I hope this is applicable to them as well. Please clarify.