Substantial portion of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 along with related Rules to come into force on 20th July, 2020
The Central Government has appointed 20 July 2020, as the date on which certain provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 shall
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SC fumes over the growing trend of Seed companies engaging in frivolous litigations with farmers
Supreme Court: Alarmed by the growing trend amongst seed companies of engaging in frivolous litigation with farmers, virtually defeating the purpose of
Permission granted to devotees by religious organizations, in lieu of money, does not amount to “services” under Consumer Protection Act
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): A Single Judge Bench of V.K. Jain, J., allowed a revision petition filed against the order
Competition Act, 2002 not to be misunderstood with Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Competition Commission of India (CCI): A Four member bench comprising of Sudhir Mital, Chairperson and Augustine Peter, UC Nahta, members and GP
A consumer farmer shall not suffer for failure of Seed Inspector or District Level Enquiry Committee to follow the procedure, if complainant is otherwise able to prove his case
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): A Single Member Bench of NCDRC presided by V.K. Jain, J. upheld the order of State
SC addresses the issue of paucity of infrastructure in consumer fora all over the country
Supreme Court: In a decision, Indu Malhotra, J. speaking for herself and Dipak Mishra, CJ and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. gave directions
Haj pilgrims not ‘consumer’ under Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, cannot claim compensation
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): The perusal of the ‘Green’ guidelines for Haj-2008 in its clause 18 gave clarity on “Haj
NCDRC: Complaint liable to be dismissed, if filed beyond the period of limitation
National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission: The Commission held that if a complaint is filed beyond a period of two years from when
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 does not violate the Constitution
High Court of Calcutta: In a recent judgment, Single Judge Bench of Debangsu Basak, J. decided upon the constitutional status of Section