The Delhi High Court has restrained Lavangiri Ansar Basha from posting abusive content against upGrad. The court held that the right to fair comment doesn’t include the right to abuse.
Dr Lal Pathlabs has been found guilty of medical negligence after incorrectly reporting a patient’s urea levels, which led to unnecessary hospitalization and distress. The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld a previous ruling and compensation of ₹3.5 lakh, emphasizing that labs cannot evade responsibility for such errors.
The Delhi Government informed the High Court that officials of the State and District Consumer Commissions will remain in their positions until new appointments are made, following a Public Interest Litigation by Sardar RP Singh. The Bench emphasized the need for operational commissions and adherence to Supreme Court guidelines to prevent vacancies.
The Consumer Court in Bengaluru penalized Flipkart for delivering a different product as a replacement, disregarding its argument as a mere intermediary. The court upheld the responsibility of Flipkart in ensuring proper service and product delivery, ordering a refund of approximately Rs.13,799 and additional compensation of Rs.10,000 to the affected customer.
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The Supreme Court of India Today ruled out the need for written exams and viva voce for appointing Presidents of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, as the positions are filled exclusively by retired High Court judges. The Court emphasized the importance of judicial oversight in the appointment process and directed the Central government to propose amendments for fair and transparent appointments at the district level, ensuring a balance between experience and transparency.
“Why doesn’t the Union draft the proposed rules, and then we review them, considering that members of the Commission are drawn from finance, etc.?”: CJI remarked.