Articles about Consumer Protection Law

Parliament today passed a Bill removing leprosy as a ground for divorce under five personal laws including the Hindu Marriage Act.

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

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.

The SC has rejected the Centre's argument that selling of mineral water at above MRP is illegal, ruling hotels/restaurants can legally charge customers over the printed price.

If you buy a bottle of water at any hotel or restaurant, chances are you would have been charged much more than the MRP.

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.

India is working on a new law to empower consumers, PM Narendra Modi said.

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