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.
A Bhopal restaurant was fined Rs 8,000 by the Consumer Forum for illegally charging Rs 1 GST on a water bottle priced at Rs 20. The forum ruled this as an unfair trade practice after a four-year legal dispute initiated by a customer who objected to the overcharge. Consumers are protected against such practices.