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Karan Thapar Bitcoin Facebook Meta Get Rich Quick

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GAC directs Facebook (Meta) to immediately remove Karan Thapar’s purported interview promoting get-rich-quick schemes and bitcoin platforms

GAC directed Meta to deal with the complaints/appeals received after applying due diligence and act promptly on the Committee’s directives and confirm the action taken to the Committee.

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

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Manufacturers failing to provide spare parts required for product’s proper functioning in its anticipated lifespan, constitutes unfair trade practice: DCDRC

Holding Samsung India liable for deficiency in service, DCDRC stated that often companies fail to provide spare parts required for a product’s proper functioning, thereby eventually compelling consumers to discard still-functional products.

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CM Anna Bhagya Scheme | NHRC directs road repairs in MM Hills villages for food grain delivery

NHRC promptly intervened, directing repairs for crucial roads, pivotal for tribal families’ access to essential food grains under the Anna Bhagya Scheme in Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka, securing their well-being and safety.

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DCDRC holds hotel liable for deficiency in service for carelessness and negligence which resulted in a car being stolen from its valet parking

“Despite having CCTVs installed and full proof of inward and outward register, the car was stolen from the premises of hotel itself is a proven incident of carelessness and negligence on part of the hotel staff”.

Abu Dhabi ports company Delanord Investments acquisition

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CCI approves acquisition of shareholding in Delanord Investments by Abu Dhabi Ports Company

The Commission stated that the precise delineation of relevant markets can be left open as irrespective of the delineation, the Proposed Combination will not cause any appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.

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Securities Appellate Tribunal directs SEBI to pay 5 lakhs for its lackadaisical approach in defreezing of shares

The present case speaks volumes of the functioning of SEBI in reacting to matters at the last moment.

national consumer disputes redressal commission

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Limitation Period | NCDRC dismisses home buyers’ complaints due to delay

NCDRC also highlighted that the housing society which the complainants were members of was not arrayed as a party in the instant matter.

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Why DCDRC found Cloud Nine Hospital to be guilty of severe deficiency in service while conducting a Code Pink Mock Drill for infant abduction?

DCDRC was of the view that the manner of conducting the mock drill by the hospital was not only a severe deficiency in service but also as an extreme type of unfair trade practice.

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DCDRC finds hotel liable for causing mental agony to a customer who was sold Biryani Rice at the price of Chicken Biryani

The complainant had ordered a parcel of Chicken Biryani and paid for the same, however, when he reached home and opened the parcel, it was just Biryani Rice.

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“Unscrupulous coaching institutes should not have the right to retain fees of students who leave course midway due to dissatisfaction with the services”: DCDRC

VLCC failed to deliver on their promise by not conducting the courses as per the agreed terms. Furthermore, their suggestion to adjust the course fees against the enrolment of a relative was found to be unfair and contrary to consumer protection principles by DCDRC.

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Proceedings before DCDRC must be mandatorily decided in presence of its President and not just the Members: SCDRC

Uttarakhand SCDRC sets aside the impugned order of DCDRC passed in a consumer complaint as its President was not part of the proceedings, thereby disregarding the mandate in S. 36 of Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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DCDRC reiterates importance of consumer’s right to legible and durable receipts; Poorly printed receipts may amount to deficiency of service

The District Consumer Commission observed that issuance of poorly printed bills to consumers may constitute ‘deficiency of service’ and an ‘unfair trade practice’ as per directives issued by Kerala State Department of Consumer Affairs.

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“Pollution from stubble burning a serious issue arising every year”; NGT directs Punjab and Haryana to prepare action plan for 2024

“The preparation of a comprehensive plan and remedial action for controlling this problem in 2024, needs to start now, including preventive steps.”

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Speed post sender is a consumer under Consumer Protection Act; Postal Dept. cannot escape liability by virtue of S 6 of Indian Post Office Act, 1898, SCDRC reiterates

State Commission relying on NCDRC precedents, upheld District Consumer Commission’s decision to hold the Postal Department liable for delayed delivery of a speed post by 19 days which resulted the complainant’s son to miss his chance to get admission in JNU.

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Policy issued after inspection, objections of misrepresentation or non-disclosure cannot be raised after structure was gutted in fire: NCDRC

NCDRC concluded that the Insurance Company failed to establish any misrepresentation or non-disclosure of material facts while obtaining the insurance policy.

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NGT issues notice to authorities for UN’s prediction of ‘low’ groundwater level in India by 2025

The National Green Tribunal issued notice to Central Ground Water Authority; Ministry of Jal Shakti; Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and various States’ Department of Water Resources.

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No significant improvement in Delhi’s AQI; NGT directs authorities to take all possible measures to ensure improved air quality

Considering the human health aspect, the authorities are expected to take best possible measure to improve the air quality in the city.

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Stubble fires in Punjab | Selective approach and no uniformity in registering FIRs against farm fires: NGT

The NGT said that the Chief Secretary’s direction to accord top priority to control the stubble burning and ensure that such incidents are immediately reduced to zero, however, did not bring about any fruitful results.

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Limitation period for appeals starts from date of Rectification Order when merged with Original Order: NCLAT

The NCLAT directed the Adjudicating Authority to hear and decide the application under Section 7 of the IBC expeditiously, treating it as not covered by Section 10A of the IBC.

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After surgery in 1991, woman suffering for 12 years finds nut-bolt inside body; NCDRC upholds compensation of Rs 13.77 lakhs

The opposite parties denied her admission or operation in the clinic and also refuted the removal of rusted nut and bolt by claiming that they ought to be stainless steel material for medical use.