Karnataka Consumer Forum: Just 3 Cases Pending Now
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.
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.
IndiGo asserts readiness for holiday travel demand after operational challenges. The airline has cut its winter schedule by 10% and faces 100 consumer complaints over cancellations.
India's Consumer Affairs Ministry received about 100 complaints against IndiGo for sudden ticket cancellations and fare hikes. Read about the government's response and passenger rights.
At Jadavpur University's 68th convocation, Governor CV Ananda Bose praised its excellence while SFI protested ICC election delays and poor infrastructure. The Governor assured action on demands.
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.
UPPCL increases Noida helpdesks to 11 under Urban Restructuring Plan, resolves 978 of 1,575 complaints swiftly. New system cuts response time for supply issues to 1-2 hours. Read more.
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.
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.
When your child complains about school, it's often a coded message. Learn how to listen for the hidden emotions and unmet needs behind their words to build trust and teach vital life skills.
An internal committee investigates sexual harassment allegations by staff at RGUKT Srikakulam. Students report frustration over poor placements and academic neglect. Read the full story.
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.
Delhi's fire department logs 3,598 garbage burning complaints till Nov 9, averaging 11 calls daily. Experts warn this open burning is a major, underestimated pollution source. Learn the risks and solutions.
India's Competition Commission to investigate IndiGo for alleged anti-competitive conduct after mass flight cancellations left thousands stranded. Details on the probe and passenger rights inside.
Despite upgrades, Nagpur railway station faces severe hygiene crisis with rampant filth & rodents. Passengers cite public health risks. Officials respond. Read more.
AP Women's Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja advised IIIT Srikakulam students on the POSH Act and fighting harassment. Learn about the crucial awareness drive following anonymous complaints.
Ludhiana Improvement Trust Chairman Tarsem Singh Bhinder demands strict punctuality, timely complaint redressal, and a crackdown on illegal encroachments. He announces an open-door policy for the public.
Leading Hyderabad schools and junior colleges are illegally conducting admission and scholarship tests, charging fees up to ₹1,650, despite a clear ban under the Right to Education Act. Parents allege authorities are mute spectators.
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.
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.