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Advocates Can't be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the complaint alleging "deficiency in service" against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act) as it noted that the legal profession is unique in nature.
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Consumers' Right to Data Protection, Privacy and Safe Internet Can Never Be Compromised, MoS IT Says
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that platforms in the digital space will always be held accountable to their customers by the government. Big Tech has avoided regulation all around the world "because they masqueraded as innovation", according to the MoS IT. The government is currently conducting a nation...
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Centre Issues Order Against Amazon, Flipkart, Other E-Commerce Sites for Selling Seat Belt Alarm Stopper Clips
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued orders against the top five e-commerce platforms for selling car seat belt alarm stopper clips. Authorities found that such clips were being blatantly sold on several e-commerce platforms.
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Centre Issues New Guidelines For Celebs, Social Media Influencers
The government wants to ensure that the endorsements are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.
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Not A Must For Delhi Metro To Give Drinking Water At Stations: Centre
It is not incumbent upon the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide free drinking water and toilet facilities at stations within the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the government told Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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Government Issues Rules for Influencers, Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Penalty for Not Disclosing 'Material' Interest
The government has now made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action, including ban on endorsements. Launching these guidelines at a press conference, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said the guidelines have been iss...
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Government Working on New Data Protection Bill, Digital India Act, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the country’s IT and Communications Minister, announced recently that the government is working on a new Data Protection Bill and the Digital India Act. It will also upload a new Telecom Bill in the coming days, the minister stated.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Celebrities Beware Of New Endorsement Norms; Rs 10 Lakh Penalty
The government has tightened norms for endorsers, including celebrities and sports persons, as they are now required to make material connection disclosure and due diligence while endorsing in advertisements.
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Healthcare Services Covered Under Consumer Protection Law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Friday said that doctors and healthcare services are not excluded from the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019 and termed the PIL concerning it as a "motivated PIL".
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World Consumer Rights Day: Recognize Importance Of Your Right To Healthy Eating
In today's economy, the consumer is truly the king. They have so much more power that they can demand and direct the way the market serves them.
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Person Using Bank For "Commercial Purpose" Not A Consumer: Supreme Court
A person availing the services of a bank for 'commercial purpose' is not a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, the Supreme Court has said.
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Supreme Court Agrees To Examine Whether Education Is Service Within Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the issue whether education is a service within the Consumer Protection Act.
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If Government Does Not Want Tribunals, Abolish Consumer Protection Act: Supreme Court
Expressing displeasure over delay in appointments in the Districts and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, the Supreme Court on Friday said if the government does not want the tribunals then it should abolish the Consumer Protection Act.
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US FTC Chief Lina Khan Names Top Staffers, Including Competition Chief
Tech critic and the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan has named three top staffers in a signal that the agency could become more aggressive in how it enforces antitrust law and laws against deceptive advertising.
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Advocates Can't be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the complaint alleging "deficiency in service" against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act) as it noted that the legal profession is unique in nature.
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Consumers' Right to Data Protection, Privacy and Safe Internet Can Never Be Compromised, MoS IT Says
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that platforms in the digital space will always be held accountable to their customers by the government. Big Tech has avoided regulation all around the world "because they masqueraded as innovation", according to the MoS IT. The government is currently conducting a nation...
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Centre Issues Order Against Amazon, Flipkart, Other E-Commerce Sites for Selling Seat Belt Alarm Stopper Clips
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued orders against the top five e-commerce platforms for selling car seat belt alarm stopper clips. Authorities found that such clips were being blatantly sold on several e-commerce platforms.
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Centre Issues New Guidelines For Celebs, Social Media Influencers
The government wants to ensure that the endorsements are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines.
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Not A Must For Delhi Metro To Give Drinking Water At Stations: Centre
It is not incumbent upon the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to provide free drinking water and toilet facilities at stations within the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the government told Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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Government Issues Rules for Influencers, Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Penalty for Not Disclosing 'Material' Interest
The government has now made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action, including ban on endorsements. Launching these guidelines at a press conference, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said the guidelines have been iss...
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Government Working on New Data Protection Bill, Digital India Act, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the country’s IT and Communications Minister, announced recently that the government is working on a new Data Protection Bill and the Digital India Act. It will also upload a new Telecom Bill in the coming days, the minister stated.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Celebrities Beware Of New Endorsement Norms; Rs 10 Lakh Penalty
The government has tightened norms for endorsers, including celebrities and sports persons, as they are now required to make material connection disclosure and due diligence while endorsing in advertisements.
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Healthcare Services Covered Under Consumer Protection Law: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court Friday said that doctors and healthcare services are not excluded from the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act of 2019 and termed the PIL concerning it as a "motivated PIL".
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World Consumer Rights Day: Recognize Importance Of Your Right To Healthy Eating
In today's economy, the consumer is truly the king. They have so much more power that they can demand and direct the way the market serves them.
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Person Using Bank For "Commercial Purpose" Not A Consumer: Supreme Court
A person availing the services of a bank for 'commercial purpose' is not a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, the Supreme Court has said.
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Supreme Court Agrees To Examine Whether Education Is Service Within Consumer Protection Act
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the issue whether education is a service within the Consumer Protection Act.
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If Government Does Not Want Tribunals, Abolish Consumer Protection Act: Supreme Court
Expressing displeasure over delay in appointments in the Districts and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, the Supreme Court on Friday said if the government does not want the tribunals then it should abolish the Consumer Protection Act.
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US FTC Chief Lina Khan Names Top Staffers, Including Competition Chief
Tech critic and the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan has named three top staffers in a signal that the agency could become more aggressive in how it enforces antitrust law and laws against deceptive advertising.
