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उपभोक्ता संरक्षण अधिनियम 2019 में शिकायत दर्ज करने की प्रक्रिया।

Corporate Law : भारत में बढ़ते हुए बाजार के प्रभाव को देखते हुए भा...

August 18, 2024 576 Views 0 comment Print

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 882 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 849 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 729 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 885 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 777 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 1377 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 876 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 672 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 720 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 1389 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 750 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 417 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 1059 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 660 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Draft Rules for Automatic Catch Weighing Instruments comments from stakeholders

Corporate Law : Stakeholders invited to comment on Draft Rules for Automatic Catch Weighing Instruments. Submit feedback via email by January 8, 2...

December 9, 2024 147 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometer

Corporate Law : Draft rules for clinical electrical thermometers under Legal Metrology Act, 2009, are open for stakeholder comments. Submit feedba...

November 29, 2024 219 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules for Non-invasive automated sphygmomanometer

Corporate Law : Government seeks stakeholder feedback on draft rules for non-invasive automated sphygmomanometers. Submit comments by 30th Decembe...

November 29, 2024 159 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines on Misleading Ads in Coaching Sector

Corporate Law : CCPA's new guidelines target misleading ads in the coaching sector, ensuring transparency and truth in advertisements for coaching...

November 13, 2024 3267 Views 0 comment Print

Unit of Measurement for Food Wrapping Paper and Foils

Corporate Law : Govt seeks feedback on labeling food wrapping paper and aluminum foils in both weight (kg) and size (meter x meter) for accurate c...

August 23, 2024 375 Views 0 comment Print


Retailers cannot Compel Consumers to share their Mobile Numbers: Govt

May 26, 2023 10668 Views 1 comment Print

Govt advises retailers that mobile number of the consumers should not be taken without their express consent at the time of sale of any goods or services and, providing the same should not be made a mandatory pre-condition for sale. Government of India, has addressed a growing issue of retail stores mandating consumers to provide […]

SC defines consumer & commercial purpose under Consumer Protection Act

April 14, 2023 25776 Views 0 comment Print

Meaning of commercial purpose under Consumer Protection Act for reimbursement of claim on account of fire at Godown of a commercial enterprise

Government Crackdown on Illegal Betting Ads: Advisory Alert

April 6, 2023 114 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest advisory from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting urging media entities to refrain from promoting illegal online betting platforms. Legal implications and potential actions disclosed.

QR Code on Electronic Products under Legal Metrology

October 25, 2022 3309 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Metrology treats units of weighment and measurement, methods of weighment and measurement and weighing and measuring instruments, in relation to the mandatory technical and legal requirements which have the object of ensuring public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of the weighments and measurements.

Surveyor’s Report does not have binding effect on insured or insurer: NCDRC

October 21, 2022 3495 Views 0 comment Print

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission observed that in the insurance matters Surveyor’s Report is not the final word and it is not binding upon the insured or insurer. It was also upheld that when the Company certified while issuing the policy that there is a first class construction, then the plea of pre-existing defect in the structure of the insured building cannot be taken into consideration.

Educational Institute not fall in purview of Consumer Protection Act: NCDRC

October 18, 2022 15840 Views 1 comment Print

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission observed that Educational matters do not come within the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and therefore Educational Institute would also not fall within the purview of it.

Complaint against Insurance Company maintainable as insurance contract is a indemnity contract

October 18, 2022 7506 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission have observed that contract of insurance is a contract of indemnity and, therefore, there is no question of commercial purpose in obtaining insurance coverage. Therefore, the complaint against Insurance Company is maintainable.

Government Advisory: Ban on TV Ads for Online Betting Platforms

October 3, 2022 90 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest government advisory prohibiting TV channels from airing advertisements related to online betting platforms. Learn about the legal implications and the potential risks involved.

Flipkart also Liable with sellers for Charging in excess of MRP

September 9, 2022 4416 Views 0 comment Print

In the present complaint, Opposite Parties have tampered with original MRP Price of oil sachet and charged extra amount more than MRP.

Misleading Weight Loss Programme Ads amounts to Unfair Trade Practice

August 29, 2022 3561 Views 0 comment Print

The act of the appellants of giving false assurances on one hand by way of misleading advertisements and on the other hand, obtaining declaration from the consumers qua no guarantee/assurance regarding the result and outcome of the programme, is a clear example of unfair trade practices adopted by them

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