Coaching Institute Ordered to Refund ₹33,000 After NEET Classes Failed to Materialise
The Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed a coaching institute to refund ₹33,000 to a student enrolled in a NEET crash course afte…
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Rs 20 accident insurance cover becomes Rs 2 lakh compensation battle: Consumer Commission rules for widow
A Karnataka District Consumer Commission has directed United India Insurance Company to pay ₹2 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) after …
Supreme Court says banks must compensate cyber-fraud victims if negligence is established
The Supreme Court of India has stressed that banks and other financial institutions should compensate victims of digital arrest scams and cyber fraud where thei…
'What Kind Of People Believe They Can Get Arrested On Mobile?' CJI Expresses Shock At Digital Arrest Scams
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the continued prevalence of digital arrest scams, with Chief Justice Surya Kant questioning why educated citiz…
Honeymoon Plans Disrupted By Last-Minute Flight Cancellation: Delhi Consumer Commission Orders IndiGo To Pay ₹2.5 Lakh
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VI, New Delhi, has directed IndiGo Airlines to pay ₹2.5 lakh to a couple whose honeymoon plans were disrupte…
Medical Negligence: How to Know If You Have a Case
A failed treatment or unexpected complication does not automatically amount to medical negligence. This article explains how Indian law assesses duty of care, b…
Understanding IRDAI Grievance Redressal for Policyholders
Policyholders in India have several ways to raise complaints when an insurer delays, rejects or mishandles a claim. Understand the roles of insurers, IRDAI’s Bi…
E-Commerce Refunds: What Are Your Rights Under the Consumer Protection Act?
When an online order is defective, misleadingly listed, or delivered late, a refund may be more than a matter of the seller’s return policy. This guide explains…
FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestlé Over Baby Food Sample
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal action against Nestlé India after a baby food sample was found non-compliant with p…
Plea in Supreme Court Seeks Warning Labels for Any Excess Salt, Sugar or Fat in Food Products
A plea before the Supreme Court has sought mandatory warning labels on packaged food products containing excess salt, sugar, or fat, even if only one of these i…
FSSAI Moves Towards Red Warning Labels on High Sugar, Salt and Fat Foods
FSSAI has informed the Supreme Court that it is moving toward introducing mandatory front-of-pack red warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and …
Supreme Court to Hear Plea Seeking Mandatory Ethanol Disclosure at Petrol Pumps
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on August 31, 2026, seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol content at petrol pumps and on fuel invoices. The petition also se…
Bombay HC suggests restaurants maintain websites, social media handles to facilitate feedback on food hygiene
The Bombay High Court suggested that major restaurants and eateries maintain dedicated websites or social media handles to enable citizens to provide feedback o…
Supreme Court Pushes Centre on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels for Junk Food
The Supreme Court has sharply criticized the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for delaying the implementation of front-of-pac…
Delhi High Court Stays FSSAI Action Against "100% Pure" Product Claims
The Delhi High Court has stayed an FSSAI order that prohibited Dabur India from selling food products carrying claims such as “100% Pure,” “100% Natural,” and “…