SC Sets Deadline for Chandigarh Vendor Encroachment Cases
Supreme Court directs Punjab & Haryana HC to decide pending vendor land occupation cases in 3 weeks. Chandigarh admin must file affidavit on removal action. Key details inside.
Supreme Court directs Punjab & Haryana HC to decide pending vendor land occupation cases in 3 weeks. Chandigarh admin must file affidavit on removal action. Key details inside.
Karnataka's consumer forum has drastically reduced pending cases to just three, a historic low. Read about the reforms and future plans for consumer justice.
Kerala High Court directs NHAI to widely publicize a new feature in its 'Rajmargyatra' app for highway complaints. Learn how this move aims to improve grievance redressal for citizens.
Chandigarh celebrated National Consumer Day with a focus on online complaint filing and consumer rights. Advocates shared crucial tips for e-commerce, insurance, and cyber safety. Learn how to protect yourself.
US consumer confidence fell to 89.1 in December, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Despite a strong job market, fear and uncertainty are making Americans spend carefully. Explore the economic implications.
On National Consumer Day, experts Jisu Ketan Pattanaik & Sumit Kumar Singh explore how digital convenience blurs the line between choice and manipulation. Read their analysis.
Ahmedabad's CERC marked National Consumer Day with a new logo, website, and youth-led research. IAS Mona Khandhar highlighted Gujarat's digital grievance redressal. Read more.
A Bengaluru resident's 3-year fight for a TV highlights systemic delays in Karnataka's consumer courts. With 50% posts vacant and cases pending for 5-6 years, activists demand urgent reforms for speedy justice.
Haryana's Food Minister Rajesh Nagar suspends an inspector, orders FIRs in three cases after probe finds procedural lapses and public grievances. Read about the key decisions from the Kurukshetra meeting.
National Consumer Day 2025 champions 'Digital Justice' with AI-powered platforms like Samadhan and Grievance Redressal Assessment for faster consumer complaint resolution. Learn how tech is empowering Indian consumers.
Noida's consumer court directs Cigna TTK Health Insurance to pay a ₹35,000 claim with interest for wrongly labeling it as fraud. The insurer failed to verify documents properly. #ConsumerRights #HealthInsurance
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, gave Indian consumers legal rights. But decades later, its promise remains limited. Explore the gaps in enforcement and the road ahead for consumer justice.
Dharashiv consumer forum directs police petrol pump & BPCL to pay lawyer Rs 1.5 lakh after water-mixed diesel damaged his car. Details on the landmark order inside.
Dharwad Consumer Commission orders HDFC Ergo to pay Rs 2.19 lakh claim with interest, Rs 50k compensation for mental agony. Landmark ruling for policyholders.
A Sundargarh consumer court directed an electronics store to refund Rs 19,999 plus Rs 15,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 costs for negligence after a customer was charged twice for a mobile phone. Read the full story.
Odisha's School & Mass Education Dept launches weekly public grievance hearings every Monday in Bhubaneswar, led by Commissioner N Thirumala Naik, for timely resolution of school-related issues.
The new Securities Markets Code Bill introduces an 8-year time limit for Sebi probes and a 180-day investigation deadline. It also creates an Ombudsperson for investor grievances. Read the key changes.
A youth in Lucknow threatened self-immolation during a public hearing over a property dispute. Officials intervened, and a spot inspection was ordered. Read the full story.
Residents of Sukhdarshanpur raised concerns about chemical waste. Minister Vipul Goel directed PWD to install drainage by Jan 5 for a permanent solution. Read about the grievance redressal meeting.
A man attempted self-immolation outside the Kanpur DM's office, alleging his complaints were ignored. Police intervened, and a case has been registered. Read the full details.
Justice G Radha Rani appointed President of Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, becoming India's first woman to lead a state consumer panel. Read about her landmark career.
A Bengaluru consumer commission fined Aditya Birla Health Insurance for rejecting a genuine claim citing hospital's late intimation. The firm must pay Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and compensation.
Bihar's Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh mandates on-spot resolution of power complaints in weekly open house. A push for consumer-centric governance in Patna.
Madurai's new 'Smart Madurai' app for civic complaints struggles with low adoption. Residents, citing past failures of the online portal, doubt its effectiveness despite corporation assurances.
Haryana advocates met DGP Shatrujeet Kapur, highlighting severe difficulties in accessing FIRs online via the 'Haryana Police' portal. They demand a streamlined, advocate-friendly system for justice delivery.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board introduces a comprehensive consumer protection framework for the oil and gas sector, aiming to ensure fair practices and timely grievance redressal. Learn about the new rules and their impact.
The Indian government enforces IT Rules 2021, holding social media & OTT platforms accountable for unlawful content. Learn about new user obligations, grievance redressal, and penalties.
Kaushambi police's tech-driven daily virtual 'JanSunwai' connects senior officials for prompt grievance redressal, leading to increased public confidence in local stations and a drop in SP office visits. Read how this initiative is transforming policing.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini calls CM Window a symbol of public trust, reveals 14.12 lakh complaints resolved. Officials urged to ensure honest and timely grievance redressal.
A Bengaluru shopkeeper cheated in a Dasara chit scheme wins a legal battle. The consumer commission ordered a ₹6,600 refund with interest and ₹8,000 compensation for mental agony. Read the full story.