Articles for Unfair Trade Practice

Charging More Than Displayed Tag Price : Delhi District Commission Holds Siyaram Silk Mills Liable
10 hours, 5 minutes ago

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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Forcing Insured Person To Accept A Claim Less Than The Insured Value Amounts To Unfair Trade Practice: Chandigarh District Commission
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Forcing Insured Person To Accept A Claim Less Than The Insured Value Amounts To Unfair Trade Practice: Chandigarh District Commission

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The Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that forcing the complainant insured person to accept only Rs.16,50,000 as full and final settlement as against the insured value of Rs. 22,00,000 would constitute unfair trade practice by New India Assurance Co. ltd. The Insurance Company argued that no case is made out for deficiency in service and unfair trade …

Insurance Trade Company Value Practice Complainant Insured
Chandigarh: Man sold defective sports shoes awarded ₹18k refund
3 months ago

Chandigarh: Man sold defective sports shoes awarded ₹18k refund

Hindustan Times  

A Chandigarh resident who took a sportswear company to consumer court over a defective pair of shoes has been awarded a full refund of ₹18,695. The complainant had approached the Nike store at Chandigarh’s Elante Mall for the second time in September 2021 to raise a claim about the defective shoes, but the store rejected it. In the present complaint, …

Consumer Shoes Man Commission Chandigarh Damaged Store
Panchkula: Delivery of underweight LPG cylinder invites ₹3-lakh penalty
3 months, 1 week ago

Panchkula: Delivery of underweight LPG cylinder invites ₹3-lakh penalty

Hindustan Times  

Delivering an LPG cylinder, which was 3.7kg short in weight, to a 64-year-old resident of Kalka has led to a Panchkula-based gas company and its authorised supplier being penalised for “unfair trade practices”, inviting a ₹3 lakh penalty. “On account of its indulgence into unfair trade practice,” the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Panchkula, directed gas dealer—Ashirwad Gas Agency, Sector …

Consumer Gas Panchkula Petroleum Commission Corporation Limited
₹30,000 compensation for Mohali man who didn’t receive online order
4 months ago

₹30,000 compensation for Mohali man who didn’t receive online order

Hindustan Times  

A Phase-6 resident, who dragged Facebook and an online retailer to consumer court for not delivering a kitchen rack worth ₹2,535 despite full payment, has been awarded a complete refund along with ₹30,000 as compensation. The order was to be delivered within two weeks, but never arrived, the complainant told the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mohali. Taking strict note …

Order Commission Singh Practice Facebook Ops Unfair Trade Practice
Misleading Statements Or Representations Must Be Shown To Prove Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC
4 months ago

Misleading Statements Or Representations Must Be Shown To Prove Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, held that to establish a case of unfair trade practice, it is necessary to demonstrate that false and misleading statements or representations were made. He filed a complaint with the District Forum, alleging that the mandatory registration fee is an unfair trade practice designed to extract money from …

Trade Registration Commission Practice Complainant Forum Unfair Trade Practice
Consumer Cases Half-Yearly Digest: January To June 2024
5 months ago

Consumer Cases Half-Yearly Digest: January To June 2024

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Supreme Court Medical Negligence | Supreme Court Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Patient Who Developed Hoarseness In Voice After Trainee Gave Anaesthesia Case Title: J. DOUGLAS LUIZ THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES VERSUS MANIPAL HOSPITAL | CIVIL APPEAL NO.1700 OF 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 134 The Supreme Court recently awarded Rs. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rejection Of A Surveyor's Report …

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Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024

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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 …

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Liability Clauses Must Be Agreed Upon By Consumer: Ernakulam District Commission Holds DTDC Liable For Deficiency In Service And Unfair Trade Practices
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Liability Clauses Must Be Agreed Upon By Consumer: Ernakulam District Commission Holds DTDC Liable For Deficiency In Service And Unfair Trade Practices

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The Ernakulam District Commission, presided by Shri. Sreevidhia T.N., held DTDC liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice due to delivering a consignment to the wrong address and refusing relief, citing the presence of a liability clause. Contentions of the Opposite Party DTDC argued that the complainant had used the services for commercial purposes and, therefore, was not …

Consumer Service Commission Complainant District Unfair Trade Practice Consignment
Courts Must Favour Complainant In Case Of Presence Of Two Interpretations Of Same Clause: Ernakulam District Commission
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Courts Must Favour Complainant In Case Of Presence Of Two Interpretations Of Same Clause: Ernakulam District Commission

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The Ernakulam District Commission, presided by Shri. Sreevidhia T.N., held Star Health & Allied Insurance liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The insurer maintained there was no deficiency in service or unfair trade practice, contested the ₹1,20,000 hospitalization expenses, and argued any liability should be limited to ₹95,286, excluding non-medical expenses. Observations by the District Commission The …

Insurance Documents Commission Complainant District Insurer Unfair Trade Practice
Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up: 2nd June To 9th June 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up: 2nd June To 9th June 2024

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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 …

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Directly Remitting Insurance Claim Amount Without Mutual Consent Is Unfair Trade Practice: NCDRC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Directly Remitting Insurance Claim Amount Without Mutual Consent Is Unfair Trade Practice: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra and Dr. Sadhna Shanker, held New India Assurance liable for unfair trade practice for directly depositing the insurance claim amount into the insured's account with arbitrary deductions and without mutual consent. Contentions of the Insurer The insurer argued that the State Commission erred in disregarding the surveyor's report mandated …

Policy Insurance State Report Commission Complainant Insurer
Supreme Court Monthly Digest April 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest April 2024

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 339 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Shivani Tyagi v. State of U.P., 2024 LiveLaw 333 Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 – Jurisdiction of High Court to entertain Bail application – The jurisdiction …

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Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: April 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: April 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Non-Standard Basis Of Settling Insurance Claims Apply To Both Private And Public Insurance Companies, NCDRC Holds Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, North Delhi North Delhi District Commission Holds Union Bank Of India And PNB Liable For Failure To Provide CCTV Footage To Investigate Failed ATM Transaction District Consumer Disputes Redressal …

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Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 15th to 21st April 2024
8 months ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 15th to 21st April 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission The Revisional Jurisdiction Of The National Commission Is Limited And Can Be Exercised Only In Specific Circumstances: NCDRC The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Justice Ram Surat Ram Maurya, held that the Revisional Jurisdiction of the National Commission is restricted to specific circumstances, such as when the State Commission has acted beyond its …

India Consumer West Bengal Google Haryana Disputes Wrongful Repudiation
Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: March 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: March 2024

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs The Ministry Of Housing And Urban Affairs Releases Report On The Implementation Status Of The Real Estate Act The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the implementation status report of the Real Estate Act, 2016, commonly known as RERA, in India. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission–X, Delhi Persisting Defects in Lancers Cedia …

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Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 25th to 31st March, 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 25th to 31st March, 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Damages Involving Motor Vehicles Must Be Adjudicated By Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, Consumer Forums Do Not Have Jurisdiction: NCDRC The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Mr Justice Sudip Ahluwalia reiterated that Consumer Fora do not have the jurisdiction to entertain claims/damages involving motor vehicles. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VII, Southwest Delhi Lack Of …

Kerala Samsung Consumer Disputes Motor Vehicles Held Commission Complainant
Chandigarh: E-com firm fined for cancelling TV order after offering huge discount
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh: E-com firm fined for cancelling TV order after offering huge discount

Hindustan Times  

Terming the practice of first luring and then cancelling order as unfair trade practice, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has slapped a fine of ₹50,000 on e-commerce giant Amazon and a retailer. The remaining ₹ 25,000 has to be deposited in the consumer legal aid account head being maintained by the secretary, State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh. The …

Consumer Order State Commission Chandigarh Unfair Trade Practice
Chandigarh bank fined for encashing FDR without account holder’s consent
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandigarh bank fined for encashing FDR without account holder’s consent

Hindustan Times  

The district consumer disputes redressal commission penalised a city bank for encashing the fixed deposit receipt at lower rate of interest and without the customer’s consent and wish. In its reply, the bank stated that in December 2022, the complainant insisted on knowing the exact closure proceeds amount of one FDR along with rate of interest on the pretext that …

Bank Interest Chandigarh Complainant Gupta Unfair Trade Practice Fdr
Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: February 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: February 2024

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Supreme Court Medical Negligence | Supreme Court Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Patient Who Developed Hoarseness In Voice After Trainee Gave Anaesthesia Case Title: J. DOUGLAS LUIZ THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES VERSUS MANIPAL HOSPITAL | CIVIL APPEAL NO.1700 OF 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 134 The Supreme Court recently awarded Rs. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad Hyderabad District Commission Holds …

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H.P. State Commission Holds Oriental Insurance Co. Liable For Repudiating Insurance Claim Solely Due To Delayed Intimation, Orders To Pay Rs. 7.9 Lakhs
10 months, 1 week ago

H.P. State Commission Holds Oriental Insurance Co. Liable For Repudiating Insurance Claim Solely Due To Delayed Intimation, Orders To Pay Rs. 7.9 Lakhs

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The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Shimla bench comprising Justice Inder Singh Mehta held Oriental Insurance Company Limited liable for deficiency in service for rejecting a claim solely only based on delayed intimation of the damage to the insurance company. The bench set aside the decision of the Shimla District Commission and directed the insurance company to the insurance claim …

Insurance State Commission State Commission Complainant District Himachal Pradesh
Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up; 22nd January To 4th February 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up; 22nd January To 4th February 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission National Consumer Commission Holds Raheja Developers Limited for Deficiency in service The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission presided by Justice A.P. Liable For Unfair Trade Practice The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kullu bench comprising Purender Vaidya and Pooja Gupta held HDFC Life Insurance Company liable for deficiency in services for falsely repudiating the claim. …

Insurance Consumer Hyderabad Disputes Telangana New Delhi Commission
Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: January 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: January 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission National Consumer Commission Holds Raheja Developers Limited for Deficiency in service The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission presided by Justice A.P. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jind Failure To Pay Insured Crop Damage, Jind District Commission Holds Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Liable For Deficiency Of Service The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jind bench comprising …

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Failure To Issue Tax Invoice For Extended Warranty, Hyderabad District Commission Holds Volkswagen's Dealer Liable For Unfair Trade Practice
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Failure To Issue Tax Invoice For Extended Warranty, Hyderabad District Commission Holds Volkswagen's Dealer Liable For Unfair Trade Practice

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission – I, Hyderabad bench comprising B. Uma Venkata Subba Lakshmi and Lakshmi Prasanna held an authorized dealer of Volkswagen India liable for deficiency in services and unfair trade practices for failing to issue the tax invoice/bill for the extended warranty benefits accrued to the Complainant. Thereafter, the Complainant approached the District Consumer Disputes Redressal …

Hyderabad Commission Complainant District Volkswagen Unfair Trade Practice District Commission