Consumer Protection Act: News

22 Apr 2024

Shah Rukh Khan

Supreme Court overturns 'Jabra Fan' case verdict, favors YRF

The Supreme Court of India has overturned a previous ruling by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in the bizarre case surrounding the song Jabra Fan from the film Fan.

21 Jan 2023

Influencers

Centre mandates social media influencers to disclose material gains

The Central government issued new guidelines for social media influencers making it mandatory for them to disclose the "material" gains received when they endorse any products, services, or scheme, PTI reported.

16 Sep 2018

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson claims Indian victims' pleas are 'unreasonable'

Pharma giant Johnson & Johnson, which is facing lawsuit over its faulty hip implants, told National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that demands of Indian patients were 'unreasonable and undue', as they filed the lawsuit only after knowing about the US settlement.

29 Jul 2018

India

What can you do when you face medical negligence?

On October 24, 2013, US-based Dr. Kunal Saha famously won a compensation totaling Rs. 11 crore, 15 years after he had filed a case against Kolkata's AMRI Hospital, where his wife died because of medical negligence.

15 Mar 2018

India

#ConsumerRightsDay: 6 rights you should know about

Cases of cheating and fraud are common, especially in India, with its 1.2 billion people and lax laws.

06 Jan 2018

Celebrity

Celebs endorsing misleading ads to be banned for 3 years

In a bid to intensify the crackdown on false and misleading advertisements and protect consumers from being misled, the government has introduced the new, tougher Consumer Protection Bill in Lok Sabha.

25 Dec 2017

Health & Wellness

#WhatTheHealth: What can you do when you face medical negligence?

On October 24, 2013, US-based Dr. Kunal Saha famously won a compensation totaling Rs. 11 crore, 15 years after he had filed a case against Kolkata's AMRI Hospital, where his wife died because of medical negligence.

28 Oct 2017

India

All you should know about the new Consumer Protection Bill

A new Consumer Protection Bill has been sent to the Cabinet for approval. The government will try to bring it in the winter session of parliament.

New Consumer Protection Law will be brought up in Parliament

A new law, to replace the current Consumer Protection Act, 1986, will be introduced in the monsoon session of the Parliament.

11 Apr 2017

India

Food wastage: Government to fix portion sizes in restaurants

Attempting to reduce food wastage, government of India is preparing to legally notify portion sizes served in restaurants and star hotels.

05 Apr 2017

Donald Trump

Trump vows to reform Obama's "horrendous" US banking regulations

President Donald Trump has vowed to reform the "horrendous" US banking regulations constituted following the financial crisis in 2008.

Celebs could end up in jail for misleading advertisements

Under the draft Consumer Protection Bill, 2015, provisions penalizing celebrities for endorsing products with misleading claims are likely to be introduced.