Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar municipal polls draft rolls face over 6,300 objections. Voters report family members split across wards, causing major inconvenience. Officials say all pleas are being addressed.
Trichy consumer court penalises Amazon for delivering t-shirts instead of a mini projector to a differently-abled customer. Read the full story of the legal battle and the court's order.
Pune Municipal Corporation races to verify over 12,700 objections to ward-wise electoral rolls before Wednesday's deadline. Teams conduct field visits to correct errors.
Uttar Pradesh power consumers face a record fuel surcharge of 5.56% in December, drawing criticism over Rs 51,000 crore consumer surplus. Consumer groups plan to challenge the UPPCL move.
Punjab and Haryana High Court instructs magistrate to consider defense objections before evaluating police remand requests. Landmark ruling ensures fair legal process.
Maharashtra's power distributor MSEDCL faces financial crisis as 34% consumers default on electricity bills totaling Rs 2,968 crore. Learn about the recovery drive.
A Greater Noida woman wins a consumer case against Myntra. The company was ordered to refund Rs 7,009 with interest and pay Rs 4,000 in compensation for failing to process a return.
Unfilled positions in consumer redressal systems undermine trust as service failures evolve. Learn how vacancies impact consumer protection mechanisms and what needs urgent attention.
JBVNL cracks down on electricity theft with 8,651 FIRs from Aug-Oct 2025. Over ₹14 crore assessed, ₹8.47 crore recovered. Report theft anonymously via WhatsApp.
Powercom employees in Patiala joined nationwide strikes against electricity bill amendments and privatization. Learn how this affects consumers and the power sector.
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Massive protests erupt in Punjab against Centre's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025. Power employees and farmers fear privatization, cherry-picking of consumers, and erosion of subsidies. Key concerns explained.
Hundreds of Bengaluru farmers file mass objections against BDA's land acquisition for Peripheral Ring Road project stalled for 20 years. Read full details.
UPPCL launches Bijli Bill Rahat Yojana 2025-26 offering 25% discount on principal amount and 100% interest waiver for domestic and small commercial consumers from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
Nagpur special court sentences power consumer to imprisonment till court rising and Rs 10,000 fine for illegally restoring disconnected electricity connection. Read the full details.
Jammu & Kashmir faces proposed 20% power tariff hike as LOP Sharma criticizes administration. Opposition demands relief for consumers amid economic challenges.
The EU has proposed a multi-billion electricity bill for the UK in post-Brexit talks, raising concerns over UK's high energy prices and power security. Read the full report.
Haryana High Court admonishes systemic indifference, directs Principal Secretary Electricity to verify widow's claim and release death benefits within two months. Justice Sharma ensures justice for pensioner's family.
Chhattisgarh CM announces expansion of half electricity bill scheme from 100 to 200 units, benefiting over 42 lakh households. Relief begins December 1.
Farmers and workers across Amritsar district burn effigies in coordinated protests against the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, fearing privatization impacts.
Telangana High Court directs state government to decide on establishing district consumer dispute redressal commissions in 23 new districts within four weeks. Read the full story.
India's ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 risks consumer tariff shocks without deeper state-level consultation. Learn how better coordination can ensure sustainable power transition.
Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited establishes meter testing facility for consumers to verify accuracy. New grievance redressal system and infrastructure upgrades announced.
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In a landmark consumer protection case, the Odisha High Court has directed a car dealer to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to a customer who received a defective vehicle. Learn how the court upheld consumer rights in this significant ruling.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan lands in legal trouble as Kota consumer court issues notice for allegedly promoting pan masala through misleading advertisements. Get exclusive details about the case and potential consequences.
The Election Commission of India refutes Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of voter list manipulation in Haryana, citing established procedures and lack of formal complaints.
Haryana government announces significant electricity bill waiver for farmers, offering substantial financial relief to the agricultural community across the state.
Discover how Maharashtra's new electricity initiative promises free power for 25 years to low-income households, revolutionizing energy access across the state.
India proposes groundbreaking AI regulations under Consumer Protection Act. Learn how new draft rules will hold companies accountable for chatbot failures and prevent customer service misuse.