Supreme Court Upholds Pecuniary Jurisdiction Provisions in Consumer Protection Act, 2019: “Jurisdiction Should Be Based on Price Paid, Not Compensation Sought”

The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provisions, ruling that pecuniary jurisdiction must be based on the actual amount paid for goods or services, not the compensation claimed.

Allahabad High Court Asks UP Government: “Are Govt. Doctors Carrying on Private Practice?”

The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to check if government doctors are doing private practice. The court stressed that service rules do not allow such activities. It asked the state to conduct a proper investigation and submit a detailed report.