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Disputes relating to Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) arising out of an employer–employee relationship, do not fall under Consumer Protection Act “Disputes relating to Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI) benefits, arising out of an employer–employee relationship, do not constitute consumer disputes under

Commission established under WBCE Act 2017  is entitled to adjudicate upon 'deficiency in patient care service' as well as to award compensation. (West Bengal Clinical Establishments Act, 2017) Case Law : KOUSIK PAL VERSUS B.M. BIRLA HEART RESEARCH CENTRE & ORS. SC Decision on 19th

ANNEXURE-B  Flipkart not liable as intermediary for any inaction by a vendor/seller (Question of Applicability of Product Liability Claus in CP Act 2019?) A writ petition filed by Flipkart, Allahabad High Court seeking quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) for offences under Sections 406,

Annexed Writeups with Proposed Amendments (Consumer Protection Act 2019) ANNEXURE-A Has CCPA come into its form as provided in the act? It was as back as in 2015 when first draft of the new Act 2019 was prepared and thereafter numerous meetings seminars were held

Proposed Amendments in Consumer Protection Act 2019 Ministry of Consumer Affairs (New additions required for better working efficiency)

(Proposed Amendments to Consumer Protection Act 2019 Rules ] CCPA to set up its own investigation agency to check unfair trade practices carried out by business houses .Recommendation from other regulatory bodied be additional help as and when required in order to have impartial information.

(Amendment in sections for better clarifications) Section 17 CCPA Chapter “Complaint may be forwarded either in writing or in electronic mod to any one of the authorities “ Not clear by whom? Presently only NGO’S State, Centre or any associations are entertained and not individuals

RERA cannot decide title of unit or injection issue even if dispute between builder and homebuyer

Case Title  :Chhoti Devi (Deceased) Through LRs V/S  Bharti AXA Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Through Managing Director and CEO First Appeal No. 722 Of 2021 From the order dated 26.03.2021 of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Rajasthan Reserved On : 11.07.2025 Pronounced On :

The dominant purpose of transaction determines the theory of Commercial Purpose The Chief Manager Central Bank of India v. Ad Bureau Advertising Pvt Limited (SC) Decided on 28 February, 2025 Facts: The Central Bank had advanced a loan of ₹10 crore to Ad Bureau for

Builder liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice for offering the possession of a flat without obtaining the occupation certificate   National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (“NCDRC”) held Case Title: Vaibhav Garg and Anr. vs Hamilton Heights Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. Case No.: Consumer Complaint No.

Decided on :NEW DELHI; APRIL 29, 2025 Issue :The pecuniary jurisdiction OF Consumer Commissions The Supreme Court today (April 29) upheld the constitutionality of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, prescribing pecuniary jurisdictions of the district, State and National Commissions on the basis

Decided on 15.7.2025 National Consumer Commission has held United India Insurance Co. Ltd. liable for deficiency in service and directed them to pay Rs Rs. 2.35 Crores for Cancelled Cricket Match to the Andhra Cricket Association. Repudiation of  an insurance claim was by the insurance company held wrong under

On Jun 10, 2025 DDA has challenged Section 3 of the RERA Act, which mandates all real estate developers, including government bodies, to register projects before offering them for sale. DDA asserts that it already operates under comprehensive oversight mechanisms, such as parliamentary audits and government supervision,