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“Bank cannot retain processing charges when credit facility not provided “Bank cannot retain processing charges when credit facility not provided as requested and sanctioned “held National commission confirming order by District and State commission. Axis Bank V/S Sumitra DS Motors Pvt Ltd &others (NC) RP

Hotel vicariously liable for drowning of a young man in un-attended swimming pool Head Notes: “FIR suggesting foul play and murder was filed which was ultimately found to have not been proved and no criminal negligence was established” Incident of drowning in swimming pool took

Repainted car sold as New; Does Court hold it manufacturing defect? (Landmark Judgments by Supreme Court on the subject) “It is a case where the vehicle was deliver to the complainant by repainting and matching with the original colour. It is not the report that

Booking cancelled and earnest money forfeited by builder-TDI Infrastructure held deficient in services “OP Having accepted part payment as demanded on 13.02.2012 vide cheque dated 20.12.2011, was not justified in issuing cancellation letter on 21.02.2012. Builders had already initiated the process of sale to a

Defected vehicle sold by dealer, who is to be responsible ? Head Notes “When a consumer buys a vehicle, he expects it to be free of defects and in good working order. If a vehicle encounters problems within the first few months, it suggests that

Compensation is given considering  number of factors i) Actual loss –Injury or loss visible at first sight is generally considered actual loss. For Example; Medical negligence leading to damage to the patient in any manner Negligence by health care/Beauty care clinics causing skin problem after

Case No -1 Case Title Goutam Roy V/S Avolon Projects (NC) CC No 1941 of 2018 Decided on 24.01.2023 (NC) Issue: Law on forfeiture of earnest money: Real Estate (How much deduction is justifiable if the home buyer cancels the booking?) Facts: Builder and Home

Case No -1 Case Title Goutam Roy V/S Avolon Projects (NC) CC No 1941 of 2018 Decided on 24.01.2023 (NC) Issue: Law on forfeiture of earnest money: Real Estate (How much deduction is justifiable if the home buyer cancels the booking?) Facts: Builder and Home

Introduction 2023 has been an action-packed year for various consumer related judgements. This buying guide is a compilation of top 10 significant consumer cases of 2023 that are landmark judgements. The cases relate to real estate, insurance and ecommerce to mention a few. The buying

Telecom matters back to Consumer Commissions This judgment is not the result of incorporating word telecom in the Consumer Protection Act 2019 but a revisit by the apex court three junges bench on the merit of the case as it stands under  earlier Consumer Protection

‘RERA’ emerging as a powerful law in builders matters Arrest Warrants Issued Against 3 Known Builders of Noida - Greater Noida including Superteck builders for non-compliance of RERA orders is a news Dated May 11, 2023 in discussion. Issue was non-compliance of recovery order issued

Come October 1, Birth Certificate will be considered as single document for availing several crucial services including admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage, appointment to a government job etc. Announcing the implementation