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CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Insured Cannot Assume Obligation On Part Of Bank To Renew Policy: NCDRC Case Title: State Bank of India Vs. R. Vishwanatha Pai Case Number: R.P. Haryana Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Haryana State Commission Holds Ansal Properties Liable For Delay In Possession, Orders Refund And Compensation Case title: Mrs. Neeru Bala Mahendru vs Ansal Properties & …

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High Court Upholds Removal Of Haryana Municipal Council President For Submitting Fake Class VIII Marksheet

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the removal of Haryana's Sohna Municipal Council President on the grounds of submitting a “fake” class VIII marksheet. Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Sudeepti Sharma said, “What magnifies the ill conduct of the present petitioner as but arises from the withholding of the original, wherefrom an adverse inference has been drawn against her, …

High Court Court Haryana Fake State Certificate Petitioner

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High Time Public Service Commissions Ensure Modern Indian Bureaucracy Draws The Best Talent : Justice PS Narasimha

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Speaking at the Justice ES Venkataramiah Centennial Lecture 2024 on 'Reimagining Constitutional Institution: Efficiency, Integrity, and Accountability', Justice PS Narasimha expressed how rising litigation of service matters signalled the need to review the quality of selections in Public Services. However, Justice Narasimha also flagged concerns over the conduct of panchayat and municipalities' elections by the State Election Commissions : "I …

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Allahabad HC Appoints Rtd. CJ Govind Mathur To Lead Commission To Probe PCS-J Exam 2022 'Irregularities'

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While hearing several pleas concerning the allegations of serious irregularities in the UP-PCSJ 2022 examination, the Allahabad High Court has appointed former Chief Justice Govind Mathur to lead an independent commission to probe into the matter. A bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Donadi Ramesh has urged the commission to file a report by May 3st, 2025, while …

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President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

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Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian will be the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. #JustIN | President Of India Droupadi Murmu appoints former Supreme Court judge V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. pic.twitter.com/KidPRef4SX — Live Law December 23, 2024 Born on June 30, 1958, Justice Ramasubramanian Graduated in Chemistry from Ramakrishna …

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Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing of OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination." Justice Singh said a strong prima facie case was made out against Khedkar and an investigation was required …

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Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar

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The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea filed by former probationer IAS officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of “misrepresenting and falsifying facts" in her application for Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, 2022. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh denied anticipatory bail to Khedkar observing that prima facie, a strong case is made out against her. …

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UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024: Only 42% of candidates appear for exam

India Today

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission successfully concluded the PCS Preliminary Exam on Sunday, despite large-scale protests at the beginning. UPPSC Secretary Ashok Kumar confirmed that the exams were conducted peacefully, with the support of police and other agencies to ensure smooth operations. As soon as any candidate was seen roaming around, we immediately alerted the concerned centre about what …

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Charging More Than Displayed Tag Price : Delhi District Commission Holds Siyaram Silk Mills Liable

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The Delhi district commission has held Siyaram Silk Mills liable for unfair trade practice by charging an amount above the displayed tag price. Brief background: Siyaram Silk Mills launched a promotional scheme of '2+2' where customers had to pay the full amount for two shirts and were entitled to other two shirts for free. The complainant stated that the company …

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100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]

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Part 1 can be read here. Supreme Court Issues Directions Against Misleading Ads: Self Declaration Forms By Advertisers; Influencers Must Endorse Responsibly Case Title: Indian Medical Association v. Union of India | 2024 LiveLaw 381 Coram: Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah The Supreme Court, in a pivotal order passed a slew of measures to protect consumers from misleading Case …

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A board game born in Mexican prisons is bringing together people from all walks of life

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — On a Sunday afternoon in Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood, Rosa María Espinosa joins nearly 80 men under a park pavilion to play poleana, a board game requiring mental dexterity that was born in the city’s prisons nearly a century ago. “But sometimes the dice aren’t lucky.” Playing for freedom Poleana is played on a square wooden box …

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SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: From the intricate workings of constitutional institutions to the legacy of Justice ES Venkataramiah, Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court shed light on crucial aspects of India’s legal framework in an event organised by the National Law School of India University on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Justice Narasimha emphasised the vital role constitutional institutions play in preserving …

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Bangladesh launches $5bn graft probe into Hasina's family

New Indian Express

Bangladesh has launched a probe into the alleged $5 billion embezzlement connected to a Russian-backed nuclear power plant by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, the anti-corruption commission said Monday. A statement Monday from the commission said it had launched an inquiry into allegations that Hasina and family members had "embezzled $5 billion" from the Rooppur plant via "various …

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Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

New Indian Express

The National Human Rights Commission, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two persons, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi on December, 18, 2024. According to a statement, the Commission has observed …

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Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’

Al Jazeera

Dhaka sends formal request to New Delhi to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid protests that ended her 15-year rule. Bangladesh has told India it wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi in August, back in the country for “judicial process”, says the acting head of the country’s foreign ministry. “We sent …

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Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday. On December 18, a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC, sources earlier said. A former chief justice of India or a …

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As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect

New Indian Express

It’s going to be about a week since the provisions under Graded Response Action Plan level 4 were implemented for the second time by the Commission for Air Quality Management as air pollution level moved into the 400 plus category. This meant that among other things the lawmakers feel that diesel vehicles used by common people and diesel generators providing …

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Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian has been appointed the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, the rights panel said on Monday. On December 18, a high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC, sources earlier said. A former chief justice of India or a …

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Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections

The Hindu

With the Union government introducing two Bills in the Lok Sabha to implement its idea of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies, the stage is set for Parliament to debate the feasibility, or otherwise, of the idea of what the government calls “One Nation, One Election”. The content in the Bills themselves are in line with …

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Your credit card defaults may pinch much more

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: The next time you miss credit card payments, you may be hit by much higher interest charges and late fees then what you may be paying now.In a move that will give lenders more freedom to set their own interest rates for credit card defaults, the Supreme Court has set aside an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal …

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Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Union government’s recent amendment restricting public access to electronic election materials, such as CCTV footage and webcasting at polling booths, strong rooms, and counting tables, has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition parties. Based on the Election Commission of India’s recommendation, the law ministry on Friday altered Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, limiting the …

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Modi govt's calibrated erosion of EC's integrity: Kharge on election rule

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's "systematic conspiracy" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.Kharge also said the Modi government's "calibrated erosion" of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack …

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Modi government’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule

The Hindu

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's "systematic conspiracy" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission. Mr. Kharge also said the Modi government's "calibrated erosion" of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack …

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Govt Institutions Should Not Mirror Gig Economy Trends By Misusing Temporary Employment Contracts: Supreme Court

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The rise of the gig economy in the private sector has led to an increase in precarious employment arrangements, observed the Supreme Court in a recent judgment while advising the government departments from misusing the practice of engaging temporary workers. The judgment authored by Justice Nath observed : "The pervasive misuse of temporary employment contracts, as exemplified in this case, …

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CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22

High Court Upholds Removal Of Haryana Municipal Council President For Submitting Fake Class VIII Marksheet

High Time Public Service Commissions Ensure Modern Indian Bureaucracy Draws The Best Talent : Justice PS Narasimha

Allahabad HC Appoints Rtd. CJ Govind Mathur To Lead Commission To Probe PCS-J Exam 2022 'Irregularities'

President Appoints Former SC Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian As Chairperson Of National Human Rights Commission

Delhi HC refuses anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in UPSC cheating case

Delhi High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Former IAS Puja Khedkar

UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024: Only 42% of candidates appear for exam

Charging More Than Displayed Tag Price : Delhi District Commission Holds Siyaram Silk Mills Liable

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments Of 2024 - Part 2 [26-50]

A board game born in Mexican prisons is bringing together people from all walks of life

SC's Justice Narasimha emphasises constitutional institutions' role in democracy at NLSIU event

Bangladesh launches $5bn graft probe into Hasina's family

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

As GRAP fails, Delhi pollution strategy looks suspect

Retire Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian appointed new NHRC chief

Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections

Your credit card defaults may pinch much more

Oppn slams ECI for tweaking rule on poll videos

Modi govt's calibrated erosion of EC's integrity: Kharge on election rule

Modi government’s ‘calibrated erosion’ of Election Commission’s integrity: Kharge on election rule

Govt Institutions Should Not Mirror Gig Economy Trends By Misusing Temporary Employment Contracts: Supreme Court