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Ludhiana: EdTech giant fined for violating its refund policy

chandigarh news

Updated on Dec 18, 2024 23:36 IST

The company has been asked to refund <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>43,287 along with 8% annual interest from the date (23 May, 2024) the complaint was filed . (Shutterstock)

Chandigarh: Selling expired beer brews trouble for liquor store

Chandigarh: Selling expired beer brews trouble for liquor store

chandigarh news

Updated on Dec 8, 2024 03:00 IST

SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a request to revisit its landmark 1995 judgment, which had classified medical services under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and held that healthcare providers, including doctors and hospitals, could be held accountable under the Act for service deficiencies. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 8, 2024 24:38 IST

Shankar IAS Academy imposed with ₹5 lakh fine for misleading ads

Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh fine on Shankar IAS Academy for misleading advertisements. (HT file image)

Published on Sep 1, 2024 10:11 IST

CCPA fines IAS coaching firm ₹3 lakh for misleading ad

CCPA fines IAS coaching firm <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 lakh for misleading ad

Updated on Aug 19, 2024 01:54 IST

A look into recent SC judgment exempting lawyers from Consumer Protection Act

The appellant argued that the legal profession is unique because lawyers not only represent their clients but are also officers of the Court and are bound by a code of ethics. Thus, they are not blind mouthpieces of the clients. (Sourced)

Published on May 17, 2024 19:27 IST

Afternoon briefing: SC says lawyers can’t be sued for poor services; more news

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that lawyers cannot be sued in consumer courts for poor service, clarifying the extent of lawyers’ liability under the Consumer Protection Act.

Published on May 14, 2024 07:32 IST

Can’t sue lawyers for poor services: Supreme Court

The bench noted that the legal profession is sui generis - unique in nature and cannot be compared to any other profession. (HT file photo)

Updated on May 14, 2024 05:53 IST

Social media influencers may be booked for promoting offshore betting platforms

The advisory came in response to increasing instances of advertisements promoting offshore betting and gambling platforms. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 21, 2024 13:24 IST

National Consumer Rights Day 2023: Date, history and significance

National Consumer Rights Day 2023: Date, history and significance

Published on Dec 23, 2023 04:23 IST

Centre enforces new rules for influencers endorsing products, therapies

Misleading advertisements, unsubstantiated claims and lack of transparency in health and wellness endorsements now attract penal provisions of the consumer protection law. Digital influencers are widely followed on social media platforms, such as Instagram. (File photo)

Updated on Aug 10, 2023 23:03 IST

Govt takes action against online sale of car seat belt alarm stopper clips

A person fastening seat belt in the car, safety concept (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on May 12, 2023 07:01 IST

Govt to mediate between realtors, buyers to settle real estate disputes

India passed an updated law, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which provides for a three-tier quasi-judicial mechanism to redress consumer disputes -- district, state commissions and national commissions. (HT)

Updated on Apr 17, 2023 18:59 IST

E-commerce-If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix it

It is critical to bring clarity on the distinct roles of the platform(s) and the participants in an E-Commerce eco-system.

Updated on Mar 16, 2023 11:49 IST

World Consumer Rights Day 2023: History, significance, theme

The main objective of celebrating World Consumer Rights Day is to ensure that consumers are not subjected to market exploitation.

Published on Mar 15, 2023 02:42 IST

Flipkart fined ₹1 lakh for allowing sale of this substandard kitchen item

Flipkart has been directed to notify consumers of all 598 pressure cookers sold on its platform, recall the pressure cookers and reimburse money to the consumers.

Updated on Aug 17, 2022 09:56 IST

Eateries hint at legal face-off with government over service charge

Restaurants will not be able to force diners to pay a service charge, according to new gover rules being framed by the government, but eateries aren’t conceding yet. (Representative use)

Updated on Jun 4, 2022 18:15 IST

Eateries, govt lock horns on service charge

Restaurateurs have asserted that a service charge on the food bill is not “illegal”. Service charge is a global practice, according to eateries. (HT PHOTO.)

Updated on Jun 4, 2022 23:30 IST

Centre bans pyramid schemes for selling industry to protect consumers

Representative image

Published on Dec 28, 2021 16:38 IST

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