Two individuals, Sourish Bose and Deepanvita Ghosh, are accused of defrauding Amazon of over Rs. 69 lakh by purchasing items, initiating returns, and returning fake products instead of originals. The Karnataka High Court described their actions as “ingenious” and has reserved its decision on their petition to quash the FIR against them.
A Bengaluru consumer court ordered Dilmil Matrimony to pay Rs. 60,000 to Vijaya Kumar for failing to provide a suitable match for his son despite receiving Rs. 30,000. The court found the site did not fulfill its obligations or demonstrate effort in service, constituting unfair trade practices and a breach of consumer trust.
A US court’s 277-page ruling exposes Google’s manipulation of search results, favoring its own services and stifling competition. Judge Mehta’s decision is a win for antitrust authorities, revealing Google’s anti-competitive practices. The ruling may impact Google’s advertising business and sets a precedent for the tech industry’s competitive landscape.
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The Union Government mandates a self-declaration certificate for advertisers as per a Supreme Court order, requiring it for all new ads starting June 18, 2024. The certificate ensures ad compliance with regulations and prevents misleading claims. Advertisers must upload the certificate via specified portals, with existing ads exempt from this requirement.
Today (23rd April):The Supreme Court criticized the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for prescribing expensive and unnecessary medicines, urging the IMA to rectify its internal issues and uphold ethical standards. The court emphasized close scrutiny of cases where the IMA endorses costly treatments and directed licensing authorities and the IMA to be involved in a case addressing misleading health claims.
On Wednesday (10th April): The Supreme Court of India expressed concern for public well-being, particularly regarding misleading advertisements and unregulated products. Justices emphasized that violations of the law, such as exploiting people’s trust with misleading claims, will not be tolerated. This relates to a recent contempt plea against Patanjali for marketing its product, Coronil, as a COVID-19 cure, violating drug advertising regulations.
On Monday (1st April): The Marco Polo restaurant in Kolkata has been fined for overcharging on beer and water. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission imposed a penalty for violating Maximum Retail Price (MRP) regulations and service charge rules. The complainant was awarded a refund, mental distress compensation, and litigation charges, as the commission ruled in her favor.
The Kerala High Court has ordered the current Consumer Commission officials to continue serving until new appointments are made to ensure uninterrupted consumer protection services. Justice Basant Balaji stressed the importance of preventing hardships for citizens due to administrative vacancies. The decision aims to maintain the effectiveness of the redressal mechanism for consumer grievances.