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Redefining ‘Person’ Under Consumer Protection Act, 1986: SC’s New Take on Long Standing Corporate Claims

Corporate Law : Explore the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on corporate claims under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, redefining 'person' and e...

May 29, 2024 711 Views 0 comment Print

Commercial Entities: Exploring whether businesses or commercial entities are included in definition of a consumer

Corporate Law : Explore whether businesses are consumers under the Consumer Protection Act. Analyze court judgments, recent changes, and the ongoi...

January 22, 2024 681 Views 0 comment Print

Consumer Protection in Indian Trade: From Ancient Laws to Post-Independence Regulations

Corporate Law : Explore the historical roots of consumer protection in India, from ancient laws to post-independence regulations. Uncover the evol...

January 15, 2024 480 Views 0 comment Print

Easing the Ease of Business-the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

Corporate Law : Explore impact of Jan Vishwas Act 2023 on Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Discover revised penalties and its role in promoting ease of ...

September 27, 2023 825 Views 0 comment Print

Consumer Welfare Fund to Cover Mediator Fees in Consumer Complaints

Corporate Law : Learn about India's innovative approach to resolve consumer disputes by utilizing the Consumer Welfare Fund to cover mediator fees...

August 12, 2023 447 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Draft Guidelines for prevention and regulation of Greenwashing

Corporate Law : Explore CCPA's proposed Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing. Understand definitions, application, and implica...

February 20, 2024 696 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA Issues Notice to Amazon Over Misleading ‘Sri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’ Sweets

Corporate Law : Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) takes action against Amazon for deceptive sale of Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad swee...

January 21, 2024 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

Corporate Law : Dive into 2023 draft guidelines by Government of India for prevention and regulation of dark patterns in advertising and e-commerc...

September 11, 2023 780 Views 0 comment Print

Health & Wellness Celebrity Influencer Guidelines

Corporate Law : Guidelines for health and wellness celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers, including disclosure, due diligence, and fac...

August 12, 2023 636 Views 0 comment Print

Centre amends Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011

Corporate Law : The amendment exempts the garment or hosiery industry selling in loose or open from 6 declarations required under the Legal Metrol...

August 27, 2022 666 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC Ruling on Consumer Protection Act’s Applicability to Company Cars for Directors’ Personal Use

Corporate Law : Supreme Court's verdict on whether a company's purchase of a car for a director's personal use falls under 'commercial purpose' as...

July 10, 2024 594 Views 0 comment Print

Court Rules Against Havells in Hair Trimmer Explosion Case

Corporate Law : Court rules against Havells in hair trimmer explosion case, emphasizing product safety and consumer rights under the CPA 2019. Lea...

June 19, 2024 645 Views 0 comment Print

Case of medical negligence as ‘Egg Shell Skull’ Rule could be apply only when patient had pre-existing conditions

Corporate Law : Compensation by its very nature, had to be just. For suffering, no part of which was the claimant-appellant’s own fault, she had...

May 3, 2024 354 Views 0 comment Print

No Consumer Complaints Against Revenue for Excess GST Levy: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : Madras High Court's ruling: Consumers can't file complaints against the Revenue Department for excessive GST levied by hotel manag...

October 24, 2023 978 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance Policy applicable to whole India & not limited to concerned premises of Insured

Corporate Law : In present facts of the case, the National Commission allowed the Revision Petition filed by the Complainant by making observation...

October 11, 2023 552 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Draft Guidelines for Prevention of Unsolicited Business Communication 2024

Corporate Law : Explore the 2024 guidelines issued by India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs under the Consumer Protection Act, aimed at curbing uns...

June 20, 2024 372 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules on moisture meters for cereal grains and oilseeds for comments

Corporate Law : Draft Rules on moisture meters for cereal grains and oilseeds, are placed in website of Department www.consumeraffairs.nic.in for ...

May 30, 2024 144 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA Advisory: Ban on Illegal Gambling Advertisements

Corporate Law : Central Consumer Protection Authority issues advisory prohibiting advertising, promotion, and endorsement of illegal activities li...

March 6, 2024 321 Views 0 comment Print

Advisory: Ban on Ads including Surrogate Ads for Online Betting Platforms

Corporate Law : Stay informed about the latest government advisory banning advertisements for online betting platforms. Learn about the legal impl...

August 25, 2023 87 Views 0 comment Print

Consumer Protection (Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission) (Amendment) Rules, 2023

Corporate Law : Ministry of Consumer Affairs amends Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rules, 2020, introducing a revised fee structure based ...

August 17, 2023 1386 Views 0 comment Print


Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

September 11, 2023 780 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into 2023 draft guidelines by Government of India for prevention and regulation of dark patterns in advertising and e-commerce. Know your rights and what it means for businesses.

Order dismissing appeal cannot be read as precedent & applied to cases in hand

August 31, 2023 504 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the matter was remanded and it was observed that the order of this Court dismissing the appeal cannot be read as a precedent and applied to the cases in hand. In fact, precedents cannot decide questions of fact.

Advisory: Ban on Ads including Surrogate Ads for Online Betting Platforms

August 25, 2023 87 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest government advisory banning advertisements for online betting platforms. Learn about the legal implications and consequences for media entities.

Consumer Protection (Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission) (Amendment) Rules, 2023

August 17, 2023 1386 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Consumer Affairs amends Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rules, 2020, introducing a revised fee structure based on value of goods or services paid.

Benefit of ambiguity or doubt would go to Consumer under Consumer Protection Act: NCDRC

August 17, 2023 807 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, it was held by the National Commission that Consumer Protection Act being a beneficial legislation, benefit of ambiguity/doubt needs to go to the Consumer.

Health & Wellness Celebrity Influencer Guidelines

August 12, 2023 636 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines for health and wellness celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers, including disclosure, due diligence, and fact-based information. Learn how to promote responsibly.

Auction purchaser could not be held to be a ‘consumer’ under Consumer Protection Act

August 12, 2023 3588 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, while relying upon the Judgment of Supreme Court it was held that auction purchaser could not be held to be a ‘consumer’ and the lower for a do not have Jurisdiction to entertain issues pertaining to auction.

Consumer Welfare Fund to Cover Mediator Fees in Consumer Complaints

August 12, 2023 447 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about India’s innovative approach to resolve consumer disputes by utilizing the Consumer Welfare Fund to cover mediator fees. Enhancing consumer welfare through cost-effective mediation.

Neeraj Chowdhary Vs BPTP Ltd.: Consumer Victory in Property Dispute

August 11, 2023 2016 Views 0 comment Print

Neeraj Chowdhary Vs BPTP Ltd. (NCDRC Delhi) In a significant ruling, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi, has delivered a judgment in the case of Neeraj Chowdhary Vs BPTP Ltd., bringing relief to a group of home buyers who had been grappling with delays and uncertainties in the completion of their residential project. The […]

Consumer Not Liable for Bank’s Negligence in Unauthorized Transactions

August 11, 2023 1413 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the National Commission while relying upon the RBI Circular dated July 6, 2017 observed that there will be zero liability of a customer where the unauthorized transaction occurs in events involving contributory negligence on the part of the Bank and have accordingly allowed the Petition.

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