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Emami Fined Rs 15 Lakh For "Misleading, Unfair" Claims Over Fairness Cream
A district consumer forum imposed a fine of Rs 15 lakh on Emami Ltd for unfair trade practices after a man alleged that the company's fairness cream advertisement was deceptive and misleading.
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Flipkart Found Guilty Of Unfair Trade Practice Over Poor Product Quality
A consumer disputes redressal commission here found Flipkart guilty of unfair trade practice for not accepting the return of an "inferior quality" food product, citing that it is under "obligation to see the product sold on its platform is of good qu
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Flipkart To Pay Man Rs 10,000 For Harassment After Cancelled iPhone Order
A consumer disputes redressal commission here found Flipkart guilty of adopting unfair trade practices and ordered it to pay a customer Rs 10,000 for the mental harassment he suffered after it cancelled his iPhone order.
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Bengaluru Woman Wins Case Against Flipkart for Overpriced Hair Care Product
The consumer forum ruled against Flipkart, finding them guilty of unfair trade practices for selling a shampoo bottle above its maximum retail price (MRP).
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20 Civil Services Coaching Centres Under Investigation For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection regulator CCPA on Monday said it is probing 20 IAS coaching centres for alleged misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices of using toppers and successful candidates' names and pictures to influence prospective aspirants
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States Directed To Ensure Wheat Stock Disclosure To Check Unfair Practices
The Union Food Ministry on Tuesday directed state governments to ensure compliance with the June 12 wheat stock limit order and ensure disclosure of stocks, thereby checking unfair trade practices.
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Google India Fined Rs 1,337 Crore For Unfair Practices: 10 Facts
Google has been ordered by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to pay a fine of Rs 1337.76 crore within 30 days. The penalty was imposed on the tech giant for indulging in unfair trade practices.
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Pay Rs 1,337 Crore Penalty Within 30 Days: Tribunal To Google
Google will have to pay the penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore imposed by the fair trade regulator CCI, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruled today.
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"Unacceptable": US Senators On China's 'Aggression' Against India, Taiwan
Several influential Republican lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold China accountable for its egregious human rights abuses, unfair trade practices and aggression towards the US and its allies and partners
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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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Google Appeals Against Competition Body's Android Unfair Practices Order
The Competition Commission had slapped a steep penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google in October for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices.
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Centre To Support Edtech Firms On Formalising Guidelines To Curb Misleading Ads
The government on Monday asked edtech companies to eliminate unfair trade practices while extending support to the industry in formalising guidelines to curb misleading advertisements in the segment.
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Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy Ordered by US FTC to Testify in Amazon Prime Investigation
Amazon found Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy have been ordered by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to provide testimony in probe into the company's Amazon Prime subscription service. The FTC began investigating the sign-up and cancellation practices of Amazon Prime, which has an estimated 200 million members around the globe, on March 2021. The ...
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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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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Emami Fined Rs 15 Lakh For "Misleading, Unfair" Claims Over Fairness Cream
A district consumer forum imposed a fine of Rs 15 lakh on Emami Ltd for unfair trade practices after a man alleged that the company's fairness cream advertisement was deceptive and misleading.
-
Flipkart Found Guilty Of Unfair Trade Practice Over Poor Product Quality
A consumer disputes redressal commission here found Flipkart guilty of unfair trade practice for not accepting the return of an "inferior quality" food product, citing that it is under "obligation to see the product sold on its platform is of good qu
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Flipkart To Pay Man Rs 10,000 For Harassment After Cancelled iPhone Order
A consumer disputes redressal commission here found Flipkart guilty of adopting unfair trade practices and ordered it to pay a customer Rs 10,000 for the mental harassment he suffered after it cancelled his iPhone order.
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Bengaluru Woman Wins Case Against Flipkart for Overpriced Hair Care Product
The consumer forum ruled against Flipkart, finding them guilty of unfair trade practices for selling a shampoo bottle above its maximum retail price (MRP).
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20 Civil Services Coaching Centres Under Investigation For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection regulator CCPA on Monday said it is probing 20 IAS coaching centres for alleged misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices of using toppers and successful candidates' names and pictures to influence prospective aspirants
-
States Directed To Ensure Wheat Stock Disclosure To Check Unfair Practices
The Union Food Ministry on Tuesday directed state governments to ensure compliance with the June 12 wheat stock limit order and ensure disclosure of stocks, thereby checking unfair trade practices.
-
Google India Fined Rs 1,337 Crore For Unfair Practices: 10 Facts
Google has been ordered by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to pay a fine of Rs 1337.76 crore within 30 days. The penalty was imposed on the tech giant for indulging in unfair trade practices.
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Pay Rs 1,337 Crore Penalty Within 30 Days: Tribunal To Google
Google will have to pay the penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore imposed by the fair trade regulator CCI, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ruled today.
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"Unacceptable": US Senators On China's 'Aggression' Against India, Taiwan
Several influential Republican lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold China accountable for its egregious human rights abuses, unfair trade practices and aggression towards the US and its allies and partners
-
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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Google Appeals Against Competition Body's Android Unfair Practices Order
The Competition Commission had slapped a steep penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on internet giant Google in October for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices.
-
Centre To Support Edtech Firms On Formalising Guidelines To Curb Misleading Ads
The government on Monday asked edtech companies to eliminate unfair trade practices while extending support to the industry in formalising guidelines to curb misleading advertisements in the segment.
-
Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy Ordered by US FTC to Testify in Amazon Prime Investigation
Amazon found Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy have been ordered by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to provide testimony in probe into the company's Amazon Prime subscription service. The FTC began investigating the sign-up and cancellation practices of Amazon Prime, which has an estimated 200 million members around the globe, on March 2021. The ...
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CCPA Issues 24 Notices for Unfair Trade Practices Against E-Commerce Firms, MoS Consumer Affairs Says
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 24 notices against e-commerce companies for unfair trade practices, according to Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey.
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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 ...
