Consumer Commission Ordered FirstCry To Compensate Customer For Arbitrary Order Cancellation And Labelling Him ‘Fraud User’

A District Consumer Commission directed FirstCry to compensate a customer after finding that it arbitrarily cancelled an order, withheld payment, and labelled the customer a “fraud user” without inquiry or due process. The Commission ordered refund with interest and compensation for mental distress.

Section 244A IT Act| Income Tax Refund Must Carry Interest Till Actual Payment Date: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court directed authorities to grant income tax refunds under Sections 240 and 244A with interest calculated until actual payment. It ruled that interest cannot be limited to a notional date, ensuring full compensation for delayed refunds.