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.

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.

Supreme Court Allows Centre to Re-Examine AGR Matter, Grants Relief to Vodafone Idea

Today, On 27th October, The Supreme Court allowed the Central Government to re-examine issues related to the AGR dues of Vodafone Idea. The Bench said there was no impediment in the Centre reconsidering the matter, given its equity stake and consumer impact.

Karnataka High Court Extends Stay on Rs 200 Cinema Ticket Cap, Orders Strict Rules on Sales & Refunds

The Karnataka High Court has extended the stay on the Rs 200 cap on multiplex ticket prices, directing strict record-keeping of all sales. It also ordered that refunds must be issued to consumers if the petitioners win the case.