Insurance Companies Cannot Deny Valid Claims by Wrongly Using Exclusion Clauses: District Commission Slams Insurer for Deficiency in Service

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (East), Delhi held Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. liable for deficiency in service after wrongly rejecting Anuradha Narang’s health insurance claim, ruling that incidental diagnoses cannot justify denial when treatment was for a covered illness.

Examining At The Highest Level And Response Will Be Filed Within 4 Weeks: Aviation Ministry Tells Supreme Court On Festival Airfare Surge

The Supreme Court stated that fluctuations in airfare and extra charges by private airlines during festive seasons are a matter of serious concern. Additional Solicitor General Anil Kaushik said the government is examining the issue and will respond within four weeks.

State Inquiry Cannot Overlap With Investigation: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Panel Reviewing SIT Report in Tirumala Laddu Row

Today, On 23rd February, The Supreme Court of India said during a plea on the Tirupati laddu adulteration row that the Andhra Pradesh cannot run an administrative inquiry parallel to its Court-ordered investigation. Reaffirming that action cannot overlap or interfere with investigation.

Digital Arrest Fraud| With Age, You Learn So Much and Gain Experience: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Educated Seniors Falling Prey

The Supreme Court raised concern over educated seniors falling prey to fraud, remarking, “We are shocked at how people are behaving. When such calls come, you simply accept their dictation. Generally, with age, you learn and gain experience.

CCPA Slaps Rs 50,000 Fine on China Gate’s Bora Bora for Forced Service Charge on Customer Bills

The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined China Gate Restaurant Private Limited Rs 50,000 for adding service charges by default at its Bora Bora outlets in Mumbai. The CCPA held the practice illegal and ordered the restaurant to change its billing system and ensure proper consumer grievance redressal.

Pan Masala Ad Case| Salman Khan Must Appear In Person: Kota Consumer Court Orders

Salman Khan has been directed by the Kota consumer court to appear in person in the ongoing pan masala advertisement case. The court has also sought forensic examination of the power of attorney signature submitted on his behalf.

Rs10 Lakh Penalty: CCPA Slams Meesho for Selling Walkie-Talkies Without Mandatory Legal Disclosures

The CCPA has fined Meesho Rs 10 lakh for allowing the sale of walkie-talkies without essential legal and compliance disclosures. The watchdog said the platform misled consumers and failed to prevent the listing of restricted radio devices.

“People Must Get a Proper Remedy”: Supreme Court Slams Weak Action Against Pharma Malpractices

The Supreme Court said the pharma marketing code must be strong enough to let cheated consumers file easy complaints and get proper remedies. The Bench questioned why the government’s UCPMP 2024 still lacks a solid, enforceable complaint mechanism.

Companies Buying Software as ‘Commercial Purpose’ Are Not Consumers, Can’t Claim Consumer Rights: Supreme Court

Companies purchasing software to automate or manage business operations are no longer considered consumers under the Consumer Protection Act, the Supreme Court has ruled. The verdict bars businesses from claiming consumer rights in software-related disputes.

Salman Khan Is a Role Model, Should Not Promote Pan Masala: Complaint Filed in Consumer Court

A complaint has been filed in the Kota Consumer Court against Bollywood actor Salman Khan over his pan masala advertisement, alleging that as a role model, he should not promote such products that send a wrong message to the youth.