Supreme Court Issues Notice On Petitions Challenging Bombay HC Judgment Striking Down Consumer Protection Rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Petitions Challenging Bombay HC Judgment Striking Down Consumer Protection Rules

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices on the special leave petitions filed against the judgment of Bombay High Court which quashed the provisions of Consumer Protection Rules which excluded lawyers with 10 to 20 years experience from appointments to Consumer Commissions.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai was considering the special leave petitions filed. The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices on the special leave petitions filed against the judgment of Bombay High Court which quashed the provisions of Consumer Protection Rules which excluded lawyers with 10 to 20 years experience from appointments to Consumer Commissions. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai was considering the special leave petitions filed by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the State of Maharashtra challenging the judgment delivered by a division bench of the High Court on September 14 this year. The Bombay High Court had struck down provisions of the new Consumer Protection Rules 2020, which prescribe a minimum professional experience of 20 years and 15 years for adjudicating members to the State consumer commissions and District forums, respectively.

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Supreme Court Directs States To Immediately Pay Salaries And Perquisites To Consumer Forum Members As Per Existing Rules
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Supreme Court Directs States To Immediately Pay Salaries And Perquisites To Consumer Forum Members As Per Existing Rules

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed all state governments to immediately pay the salary and perquisites of the Chairpersons and Members of the State and District Consumer Dispute Resolution Commissions as per existing Rules. The Court noted the grievance of some petitioners that in some states, the salary and perquisites of Consumer Forum members were not being paid even as per …

Delhi HC Judges Recuse From Hearing Pleas Over Pay Commission Benefits After Lawyer Alleges They Are 'Choosing And Picking' Cases From List
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Delhi HC Judges Recuse From Hearing Pleas Over Pay Commission Benefits After Lawyer Alleges They Are 'Choosing And Picking' Cases From List

Live Law  

Two judges of the Delhi High Court recused from hearing a batch of petitions concerning grant of benefits as per the Pay Commission recommendations, after one of the lawyers claimed that the division bench was “choosing and picking” cases to be heard. A division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Ajay Digpaul called the situation “deeply disturbing” and …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: February 03, 2025 To February 09, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations Rimpa Saha v. District Primary School Council Malda 2025 LiveLaw 143 Lok Prahari through its General Secretary v. Union of India 2025 LiveLaw 144 Rajeev Suri v. Archaeological Survey of India & Ors., Special Leave to Appeal No.12213/2019 2025 LiveLaw 145 State of Madhya Pradesh v. Dileep 2025 LiveLaw 146 Bhupinder Singh v. Unitech Ltd., Civil Appeal …

Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Can't Dismiss Compliant For Non-Prosecution, Obliged To Give Decision On Merits: Kerala HC
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Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Can't Dismiss Compliant For Non-Prosecution, Obliged To Give Decision On Merits: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ruled that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cannot dismiss a complaint for default or non-prosecution. The Court thus held that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission is obliged to decide the complaint on merits, and cannot dismiss it on default or for non-prosecution. In the facts of the case, the petitioner filed a complaint …

State Consumer Commission can stay order of district commissions: HC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

State Consumer Commission can stay order of district commissions: HC

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court has held that the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has the inherent power to stay an order of district commissions, subject to the condition that the appeal is duly filed after depositing the statutory amount as provided under the Consumer Protection Act. Dias made the ruling recently while disposing of a petition by a dentist challenging …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law
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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2024: Service Law

Live Law  

SERVICE LAWS - SUPREME COURT ANNUAL DIGEST 2024 Administration Constitution of India - Article 16, 16 and 335 - Efficiency of Administration - Article 335 does not limit sub-classification; rather, it reinforces the importance of inclusion and equality in public services in line with Article 16. Indian Council of Agricultural Research v. Rajinder Singh, 2024 LiveLaw 611 : AIR 2024 …

Supreme Court tells Centre to consider cadre to appoint consumer forum members
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court tells Centre to consider cadre to appoint consumer forum members

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Centre’s view on establishing a dedicated cadre to select members of district and state consumer forum, observing that appointing persons with a limited tenure of five years was a “great disservice” to citizens considering the need for expertise to deal with cases of medical negligence and other emerging fields of law. …

'Right To Access Justice Not Absolute' : Supreme Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Multiple Frivolous Cases
2 months, 1 week ago

'Right To Access Justice Not Absolute' : Supreme Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Multiple Frivolous Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently imposed a heavy cost of Rs.1,00,000 on the petitioner, who over the span of more than 11 years filed frivolous litigants and indulged in forum shopping more than 10 times including before the High Court of Bombay and the Supreme Court. The petitioner then filed an application to the Ministry of Law & Justice seeking inquiry …

'Consumer Forum Members Must Be Paid Properly' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Decide On Suggestions For Pay, Increments
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'Consumer Forum Members Must Be Paid Properly' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Decide On Suggestions For Pay, Increments

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently directed the Union of India to examine and take action on suggestions for minimum salaries, annual increment, and payment of arrears to Presidents and Members of State and District Consumer Commissions. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appointed as Amicus Curiae, has proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Model Rules, 2020 to incorporate the following provisions – Presidents …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round Up: December 2024
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Consumer Cases Monthly Round Up: December 2024

Live Law  

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission NCDRC Holds Bajaj Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: Vasantiben Vs. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd Case Number: R.P. Delhi Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Delhi State Commission Holds ICICI Lombard Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: ICICI Lombard General …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up:[ 23rd December – 29th December 2024]
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Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up:[ 23rd December – 29th December 2024]

Live Law  

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission NCDRC Holds Bajaj Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: Vasantiben Vs. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd Case Number: R.P. Delhi State Commission Holds National Insurance Company Liable For Rejecting Claim Due To Bariatric Surgery Case Title: National Insurance Co. Ltd. Shanta Devi & Ors Case No: …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024
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Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 23 - December 29, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 650 to 2024 LiveLaw 654 Nominal Index: Zahid Khamisa vs. State of Maharashtra & Anr, 2024 LiveLaw 650 Imperial Consultants and Securities vs. Deputy CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 651 Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust vs. Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 652 Nav Chetna Charitable Trust vs, CIT, 2024 LiveLaw 653 Chandrabhan Atulkar v. MOIL Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw 654 Judgments/Final …

Delhi High Court Bars Non-Advocates From Appearing Before Consumer Courts
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Delhi High Court Bars Non-Advocates From Appearing Before Consumer Courts

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has barred the practise of permitting non-Advocates or agents to appear before the Consumer Courts here on the basis of authority letters issued by lawyers, with immediate effect. Justice Sanjeev Narula directed all Consumer Commissions in Delhi to ensure that the parties are represented by Advocates or by the agents or representatives or non-advocates strictly in …

CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22
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CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22

Live Law  

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 & …

S. 14 Limitation Act Applicable To Arbitration & Conciliation Act : Supreme Court
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S. 14 Limitation Act Applicable To Arbitration & Conciliation Act : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.Section 14 of the Limitation Act provides for the exclusion of the time spent in pursuing bona fide proceedings in a wrong forum from the computation of the period of limitation.A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Manoj …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
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Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Live Law  

Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Devendra Kumar Pal v. State of U.P., 2024 LiveLaw 687 Section 401 - Under Section 401 Cr.P.C., the High Court lacks the authority to convert an acquittal into a conviction in revision proceedings. Omkar Ramchandra …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- September 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Live Law  

Advocate Advocates-on-Record can mark the appearances of only those advocates who are authorized to appear and argue the case on a particular day of hearing. Devendra Kumar Pal v. State of U.P., 2024 LiveLaw 687 Section 401 - Under Section 401 Cr.P.C., the High Court lacks the authority to convert an acquittal into a conviction in revision proceedings. Omkar Ramchandra …

Arbitration Monthly Digest: October 2024
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Arbitration Monthly Digest: October 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Case Title: R.P. Case Title: LAVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Vs MINTELLECTUALS LLP Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 1114 The Delhi High Court bench comprising Justice Prateek Jalan has held that in orders passed by the arbitral tribunal under Section 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the court is not bound by the principles underlying Order XXXVIII and XXXIX of …

SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a request to revisit its landmark 1995 judgment, which had classified medical services under the Consumer Protection Act and held that healthcare providers, including doctors and hospitals, could be held accountable under the Act for service deficiencies. Considering the “sui generis ” nature of services lawyers provide in making the judicial system efficient, effective …

Supreme Court Refuses To Reconsider Judgment Which Brought Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Reference Was Unnecessary
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Reconsider Judgment Which Brought Doctors Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Reference Was Unnecessary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association v VP Shantha, which held that medical professionals come within the ambit of the Consumer Protect Act, 1986.The Court disposed of a reference made against the decision, saying that it was unnecessary. The Supreme Court today refused to reconsider the 1995 judgment in Indian Medical Association …

Taxing rights and wrongs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Taxing rights and wrongs

Hindustan Times  

The 8-1 Constitution bench judgment of the Supreme Court allowing states to tax minerals over and above royalty payments could have far-reaching implications for both the Indian economy and federalism. This is a problem which is present across the spectrum, from big capital owned large mining operations to local level mining mafia engaged in activities such as sand mining. Unless …

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024
8 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024

Live Law  

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Limitation Period Under Policy Is Shorter Than Statutory Period For Filing Complaint, Unenforceable And Void: NCDRC Holds Oriental Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Subhash Chandra and Sadhna Shanker, held that the Consumer Protection Act 1986 provides a two-year limitation period for filing a complaint, and the …

Consumer Complaints Must Be Lodged Within Two Years From Date Of Cause Of Action: Delhi State Commission
8 months, 1 week ago

Consumer Complaints Must Be Lodged Within Two Years From Date Of Cause Of Action: Delhi State Commission

Live Law  

The Delhi State Commission, presided by Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal and Ms. Pinki, dismissed a complaint against Oriental Insurance Ltd., citing the presence of a limitation clause. It was further held that consumer complaints are time-barred and need to be filed within two years from the date of the action unless sufficient reasons are present. Observations by the State Commission …

Consumer courts pick up the pace after having their holidays cancelled
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Consumer courts pick up the pace after having their holidays cancelled

Live Mint  

New Delhi: National and state consumer forums have resolved more cases than have been filed since the Central Consumer Protection Authority was set up almost four years ago, making inroads into the huge backlog of pending disputes. According to the Press Information Bureau, the number of cases pending in consumer commissions fell from 5.55 lakh in December 2022 to 5.45 …

Supreme Court Approves HC Order Quashing Haryana Govt Decision To Grant Extra Marks To Certain Domiciles In Recruitment Tests
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Approves HC Order Quashing Haryana Govt Decision To Grant Extra Marks To Certain Domiciles In Recruitment Tests

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission against a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court setting aside a 2022 Notification that granted 5% additional marks to domiciles of Haryana in recruitment to certain posts based on "socio-economic" criteria. The vacation bench of Justices AS Oka and Rajesh Bindal was hearing …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: May 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: May 2024

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT Can Homebuyer's Claim For Apartment Be Rejected For Not Filing Claim During Insolvency Process Against Builder? 1398 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that documentary evidence including postal receipt mentioning the registered address of the Corporate Debtor confirms the issuance of a Demand …

Allahabad HC Directs Continuance Of Service By All Retiring Presidents, Members Of UP District Consumer Forum Till Supreme Court's Decision
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Directs Continuance Of Service By All Retiring Presidents, Members Of UP District Consumer Forum Till Supreme Court's Decision

Live Law  

While entertaining a Public Interest Litigation seeking continuance of service by all retiring Presidents and Members of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Uttar Pradesh till fresh appointments on the said posts are made, the Allahabad High Court has directed that the present members of the District Consumer Forum must continue on their posts till the decision of the …

Supreme Court Posts Pleas Regarding Validity OF Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Of Members Next Week For Disposal
10 months ago

Supreme Court Posts Pleas Regarding Validity OF Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Of Members Next Week For Disposal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, ordered that it will hear a batch of an appeals against the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Bombay High Court which struck down Rule 6 of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, next week. The quashed Rule prescribed two members from the State bureaucracy and only one member from the judiciary on the Selection Committee that …

No Case Under Consumer Protection Law Against Lawyers, Says SC
10 months, 1 week ago

No Case Under Consumer Protection Law Against Lawyers, Says SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that lawyers did not come under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act and hence could not be tried for "deficiency in service" before consumer courts. The top court said the very purpose and object of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 as re-enacted in 2019 was to provide …

The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-IX]
11 months ago

The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-IX]

Live Law  

CRZ Notification CRZ Notification 2011: Storage facility for edible oil not allowed outside port area; Supreme Court affirms quashing of post-facto clearance. High Court Bar Association v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 276 : 2 SCC 536 Supreme Court affirms mandatory e-filing in DRTs & DRATs, says other courts should replicate it. Subhash Desai v. Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra, …

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict
11 months ago

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has voiced its criticism in a matter where the Gujarat High Court reserved a judgment for ten months and ultimately released it because it was not pronounced within a reasonable time. "We hope earnestly that this does not reflect the trend in High Courts in other parts of the country as well", the Supreme Court observed in …

Bombay High Court: Co-Promoters Are Also Liable To Pay Refund With Interest To Allottees In Case Of Delay Under Section 18 Of The RERA.
1 year ago

Bombay High Court: Co-Promoters Are Also Liable To Pay Refund With Interest To Allottees In Case Of Delay Under Section 18 Of The RERA.

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court bench, comprising of Justice Sandeep V. Marne, has held that promoters who are part of a real estate project but haven't received any consideration from the allottee will still be classified as “Promoters” under Section 2. The appellant filed an appeal before the Honorable Bombay High Court against the Tribunal's order dated October 18, 2022, contending …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023 - Consumer Law
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023 - Consumer Law

Live Law  

A pedantic and hyper-technical approach would cause damage to the very concept of consumerism. 2023 LiveLaw 442 Amend Consumer Protection Rules on appointment process of commission members within 3 months : Supreme Court to Centre, States. 2023 LiveLaw 902 Consumer Protection Rules, 2020 - Rule 3 prescribed a minimum professional experience of 20 years for consideration to appointment of members …

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-II
1 year, 2 months ago

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-II

Live Law  

MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION NCDRC & Department Of Consumer Affairs Claims A Disposal Rate Of 188% In The Month Of August, 2023 In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: November 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: November 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court IBC Resolution Plan Can't Ignore Government Dues: Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions Against 'Rainbow Papers' Case title: Sanjay Agarwal v. State Tax Officer Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 939 The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of review petitions filed against a 2022 judgment which held that the definition of a secured creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 27th November to 3rd December
1 year, 3 months ago

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up: 27th November to 3rd December

Live Law  

Bombay High Court N.N. Court U/S 37 Of The A&C Act Can’t Undertake An Independent Assessment Of Arbitral Award,: Bombay High Court Case Title: Madgavkar Salvage v. Bergen Offshore Logistics Pvt Ltd, Comm. Taking into account the legal position, the case law on the subject and the particular facts in the present matter, the Court is accordingly of the view …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 30th October To 5th November 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 30th October To 5th November 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court IBC Resolution Plan Can't Ignore Government Dues: Supreme Court Dismisses Review Petitions Against 'Rainbow Papers' Case title: Sanjay Agarwal v. State Tax Officer Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 939 The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of review petitions filed against a 2022 judgment which held that the definition of a secured creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: October 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: October 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar, has held that homebuyers cannot be treated differently from other "financial creditors" under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 just because they have secured orders from the authority under the Real Estate Act 2016. 799 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: October 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: October 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court Consumer Disputes Are Non-Arbitrable, Consumers Can't Be Compelled Into Arbitration: Supreme Court Case Title: M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri, Civil Appeal Nos.6500-6501 of 2023, Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 902 The Supreme Court recently held that consumer disputes are non-arbitrable disputes and that a party cannot be compelled into arbitration just because they are a signatory to …

SC to hear petitions challenging its order upholding PMLA provisions tomorrow
1 year, 5 months ago

SC to hear petitions challenging its order upholding PMLA provisions tomorrow

Live Mint  

Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the batch of petitions challenging the July 2022 judgment of the apex court which upheld the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Delhi excise policy case: CBI, ED tells Supreme Court contemplating making AAP accused A special bench of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justice Bela M. Trivedi will …

Consumer Commission Can Revive Cases Consigned To Records, Does Not Qualify As Review Or Recall: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Commission Can Revive Cases Consigned To Records, Does Not Qualify As Review Or Recall: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has clarified that restoring a case consigned to records without an adverse order or a decision on parties' rights does not qualify as a review and hence such a case could be called back by the Consumer Commissions. The Court was hearing an appeal filed under Section 17 of the Jammu and …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: September 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: September 2023

Live Law  

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution NCDRC & Department Of Consumer Affairs Claims A Disposal Rate Of 188% In The Month Of August, 2023 In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: September 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: September 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court Case Title: Eva Agro Feeds Private Limited V. Punjab National Bank & Anr., Civil Appeal No. 971, 972 & 973 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Shri Barun Mitra, has held that IBC provisions do not indicate that all information collected by the Resolution Professional is required …

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023 [Consumer Law]
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2023 [Consumer Law]

Live Law  

Railways not liable for theft of passenger's belongings - the theft of personal belongings of a Passenger is not “deficiency of service” by Railways. Ltd., 2023 LiveLaw 442 : AIR 2023 SC 2527 : 2023 INSC 536 Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - Commercial enterprises can raise consumer disputes in relation to goods or services unconnected to profit generation. Ministry of …

Consumer Case Weekly Round-Up: 18th September 2023 – 23rd September 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Consumer Case Weekly Round-Up: 18th September 2023 – 23rd September 2023

Live Law  

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I Unilateral Payment Demands Amount to Unfair Trade Practice, Chandigarh District Commission Holds …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: July 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: July 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court Case Title: Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd vs Raman Ispat Private Limited Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 534 | 2023 INSC 625 The Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and Dipankar Datta, has observed that Section 238 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 overrides the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003. The National Company Law Appellate …

Calcutta High Court Criticizes "Indefinite" Ban On Bidder Pending Criminal Trial
1 year, 7 months ago

Calcutta High Court Criticizes "Indefinite" Ban On Bidder Pending Criminal Trial

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday allowed a writ petition for the lifting of a ban imposed on Auroma Coke Ltd from taking part in the Non-regulated Sector Linkage auctions organised by Coal India Limited. Upon purposively constructing the “Scheme Document of November 2022”, released by CIL, in order to interpret the sections on blacklisting in NRS Linkage auctions, a …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: July 10 To 16 July 2023

Live Law  

Gurugram Prime Plot 'Sold' Through Fake GPA: Supreme Court Forms SIT To Probe Land Scam; Questions Role Of Sub-Registrar's Office Case title: Pratibha Manchanda And Anr. Supreme Court Issues Notice To CBI, ED On Manish Sisodia's Bail Pleas In Delhi Liquor Policy Scam Case Case title: Manish Sisodia v. Central Bureau of Investigation Citation: Special Leave Petition No. Supreme Court …

Madras High Court Quashes Notifications Inviting Applications For Appointment As Members To State, District Consumer Commissions
1 year, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Quashes Notifications Inviting Applications For Appointment As Members To State, District Consumer Commissions

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has set aside two notifications issued by Tamil Nadu's Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department inviting applications for appointment as Members in the District Consumer Redressal Commission and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, observing that the notifications were based on Rules already struck down by the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court. Countering his arguments, the …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country.Judgments/OrdersS.17 Registration Act | High Court Cannot Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Alter Or Amend Registered Lease Deed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court …

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