SC seeks Centre’s response on how Consumer Fora’s Pecuniary Jurisdiction is decided in view of identified anomalies
The Court accepted that determining the basis of pecuniary jurisdiction is within the domain of the law-making body.
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SCDRC issues fresh arrest warrants against Angle Infrastructure Directors after Delhi HC declines interim protection
The Commission said that, in the absence of any restraint order from the Delhi High Court, there was no basis to halt the execution proceedings and directed that the matter continue in accordance with law.
Complaints with ‘highly disputed questions of facts’ cannot be decided by Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission/Forum: Supreme Court
Supreme Court quashed the original complaint and said that respondent miserably failed to discharge his burden to prove deficiency in service on part of the bank.
CCPA issues Guidelines to prohibit automatic levy of service charge in hotels and restaurants
On 04-07-2022, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (‘CCPA’) has issued Guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices and to protect the consumer interest
Australia Federal Court rejects appeal made by Competition and Consumer Commission alleging false representations by telecom company
Federal Court of Australia: Wigney, O’Bryan and Jackson JJ rejected an appeal made by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) against