Consumer Protection Act: News
18 Aug 2024
Union Public Service CommissionSriram's IAS fined for advertisement saying 'We're India's No. 1'
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of ₹3 lakh on Sriram's IAS, a prominent coaching institute.
21 Jun 2024
Xiaomi IndiaIndia to mandate USB-C common charger rule from June 2025
Starting from June 2025, all new smartphones and tablets sold in India will be required to have a standard USB-C or Type-C charging port, according to Mint, citing three anonymous sources.
22 Apr 2024
Shah Rukh KhanSupreme 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
InfluencersCentre 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 & JohnsonJohnson & 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
IndiaWhat 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
CelebrityCelebs 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
IndiaAll 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.
17 Jul 2017
Parliament Monsoon SessionNew 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
IndiaFood 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 TrumpTrump 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.
31 Aug 2016
Parliamentary Standing CommitteeCelebs 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.
