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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Passenger Elevators Are Now “Common Carriers”: SC Sets New Heightened Standard of Care for Maintenance Contractors; Upholds NCDRC’s Apportionment of Liability
The Court held that a comprehensive maintenance contractor owes a heightened duty of care and where it is aware of a defect and fails to implement the necessary remedial measures or ensure safe operation, it is guilty of deficiency in service.
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.
Mandatory Service Charge Declared Illegal: CCPA Penalizes Restaurants Across India
CCPA has enforced consumer protection law against 27 restaurants; automatic service charge deemed illegal, penalties imposed to curb unfair trade practices.
#World Consumer Rights Day, 2019 — Consumer is the King!
by Devika Sharma†