Bengaluru Man Duped by Fake Lucky Draw, Wins Rs 1.95 Lakh Refund from Travel Firm

A Bengaluru court ruled that Fala Holidays must refund Rs 1.5 lakh, plus interest and compensation to Hafeez Pasha, misled by a fake lucky draw offer. After persistent pressure to buy a costly membership without service, Pasha sought justice through the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which found the company guilty of unfair practices.

“They Took Our Money and Vanished”: Lenskart Slammed by Court After Elderly Couple Fights for Justice Over Faulty Specs

Bangalore Consumer Court orders Lenskart to refund and compensate an elderly couple after denying repair of faulty glasses under warranty. The case highlights the need for ethical service and consumer awareness.

Union Bank Fraud? “Money Vanished Without My Permission”: Consumer Wins Rs 17.5 Lakh Battle After 23-Year Wait

The District Consumer Court has directed Union Bank to refund Rs 17.5 lakh, withdrawn without permission from a customer’s account. The court also imposed 5% yearly interest and called the bank’s act an unfair trade practice.

Kerala Consumer Court Orders Railways to Pay Rs 50K for Train Delay That Made Passengers Miss Connecting Journey

A Kerala Consumer Court has ordered Southern Railway to pay Rs 52,500 to five passengers who missed their temple pilgrimage due to a train delay. The court criticized the Railway’s service and emphasized the need for public transport improvements. The delay was not justified, and the passengers deserved compensation for their distress.

Sunny Leone’s Chica Loca Bar Banned in Lucknow Housing Complex by Consumer Court

Uttar Pradesh Consumer Commission stopped the construction of “Chica Loca by Sunny Leone” bar inside a residential society in Lucknow. The court cited safety issues, noise, and rule violations affecting senior citizens’ peaceful life.

Dry Plate, No Debate: “No Free Gravy with Porotta & Beef Fry”, Rules Kerala Consumer Court

A Kerala Consumer Court said restaurants need not give free gravy with porotta and beef fry. It rejected a journalist’s Rs.1 lakh claim for emotional distress after a restaurant refused to serve extra gravy.

Vishal Mega Mart Fined Rs 25,000 for Charging Rs 18 Carry Bag: Consumer Court Sets Big Example

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Lucknow ruled against Vishal Mega Mart for unfair trade practices after they charged a customer Rs. 18 for a carry bag without consent. The store must refund the amount, pay interest, and compensate the customer for harassment, highlighting the importance of customer approval in such charges.

Court Fines Tonique for Charging Customer for Branded Carry Bag: “Unprofessional & Unfair”

A Bengaluru court fined Tonique for charging a customer for a carry bag that had the store’s branding. The court called the act “unprofessional and unfair,” stating that customers should not be made to pay for unsolicited advertising. Tonique was also directed to pay Rs. 5,000 as compensation to the customer.

Consumer Forums Can’t Issue Arrest Warrants, Only Civil Detention Allowed: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court clarified that consumer forums cannot issue arrest warrants. They can only order civil detention under CPC rules.

Consumer Court: “Collection of Parking Fee in Shopping Malls is Unfair Trade Practice”

Mall has been ordered to stop charging parking fees after a consumer complaint. Consumer Court called the practice unfair and awarded Rs 12,000 in compensation and costs.