Today, On 4th November, The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a plea filed by an NGO demanding a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly operate under the guise of social and e-sports games, misleading users across India
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on November 4 challenging the Online Gaming Act 2025, which bans online money games and restricts banking and advertising links, amid rising debates over its constitutionality and impact on digital gaming.
Delhi High Court has restrained Rupa Publications from selling its red-and-black ‘coat-pocket’ Constitution, noting that its design closely resembles EBC’s edition. The Court observed that such similarity is likely to mislead unsuspecting consumers regarding the source. The Delhi High Court issued an injunction against Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd., preventing the company from publishing or […]
Today, On 16th September, Multiplexes Owners and film producers have approached the Karnataka High Court challenging the Rs.200 limit on movie ticket prices. They claim the price restriction is “manifestly arbitrary,” affecting single screens and multiplexes regardless of location, technology, or format.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined VLCC Rs 3 lakh for misleading ads on Lipolaser and CoolSculpting treatments. The watchdog said the company made false claims without scientific proof, violating consumer rights
A lawyer has filed a consumer court case against Gucci, alleging that defective shoes caused him to slip and suffer injuries. He claims the luxury brand caused physical harm, mental trauma, and failed in customer service.
The Consumer Forum rejected a plea against a food outlet, questioning the complainants’ choice. It asked, “If strictly vegetarian, why order from a restaurant serving both veg and non-veg instead of a purely vegetarian one?”
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thrissur, has ruled in favor of a complainant against Nokia Mobile Company Ltd. and its dealer over a defective phone and inadequate redressal.
The Competition Commission of India fined Meta Rs. 213.14 crore for abusing its market dominance related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy, which forced users to accept new data-sharing terms. The CCI issued cease-and-desist orders, requiring changes to data handling practices, including opt-out options and transparency in data sharing.
The Supreme Court on Thursday,(14th Nov) rejected a plea to mandate doctors to inform patients about medication risks, deeming it impractical due to overcrowded pharmacies and doctors’ limited patient consultations. Suggestions for printed forms were dismissed as unfeasible. The court stressed existing responsibilities of manufacturers and pharmacists to provide such information, concluding no legislative gap existed.
