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Advocates not liable under Consumer Protection Act for deficiency of servi
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the complaint alleging "deficiency in service" against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act) as it noted that the legal profession is unique in nature and cannot be compared with any other profession.
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Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued 20 notices to IAS coac
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Minister said that the Department of Consumer Affairs is continuously working for consumer protection and empowerment of consumers through the enactment of progressive legislation. To modernise the framework governing consumer protection in the new era of globalization, technologies, e-c
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Consumer Affairs Dept urges online platforms to refrain from adopting 'dar
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to major online platforms in India, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh strongly advised online platforms to not engage in 'unfair trade practices' by incorporating dark patterns in their online interface to manipulate consumer choice and violate 'consumer righ
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In a first, Centre to discuss consumer grievances pertaining to real estat
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a statement from the ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, the department of consumer affairs is organising a round table conference on "How to effectively redress the grievances pertaining to real estate sector" in Mumbai on Tuesday.
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Govt releases guidelines for celebrities, social media influencers
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The government wants to ensure that the endorsements are in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act and any associated rules or guidelines. The government said it is essential for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers to adhere to these guidelines to maintain transparency and
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No proposal to constitute independent regulator for e-commerce, govt infor
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): The central government has no proposal under consideration for constituting an independent regulating authority for e-commerce platforms, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Govt issues new guidelines to prevent misleading advertisements
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The government on Friday issued new guidelines to prevent misleading advertisements in order to protect the consumers who may be exploited or affected by such messaging.
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Centre notifies new rules for enhancing consumer protection
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The Centre on Thursday notified rules for Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction of the District Commission, the State Commission and the National Commission) Rules, 2021.
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Over 4 lakh complaints received at Consumer Commissions in last 3 years: C
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Wednesday said that the Department of Consumer Affairs generates consumer awareness through video spots, bann
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Plea in SC for filling up vacancies in State, District Consumer Commission
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking direction to authorities to fill vacant posts of president, members and staff in District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions (DCDRC) and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (
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New law to protect consumer rights comes into force: Paswan
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): The Consumer Protection Act 2019 came into force from Monday with Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan saying the new law will empower consumers.
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No proposal to include lawyers under Consumer Protection Act, says Ram Vi
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has clarified that there is no proposal to include lawyers within the ambit of Consumer Protection Act.
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