Delhi consumer court fines government department for deficiency in service
Delhi consumer court fines government department for deficiency in service The consumer forum, New Delhi district, headed by President Arun Kumar Arya, has held the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) guilty of ‘deficiency in service’ for not providing garbage bins...
CONFLICT BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS OF INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 AND REAL ESTATE (REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT) ACT, 2016
CONFLICT BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS OF INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016 AND REAL ESTATE (REGULATION AND DEVELOPMENT) ACT, 2016 In recent years, multiple laws have been enacted to consolidate the various sectors and functioning of the country’s economy. Examples...
Haj pilgrims are not consumers, can’t claim refund, says top consumer court
Haj pilgrims are not consumers, can’t claim refund, says top consumer court Haj pilgrims are not consumers, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has observed while denying relief to a man and his son who claimed refund for being provided...
Living Will becomes crucial since Passive Euthanasia is legal in India now
Living Will becomes crucial since Passive Euthanasia is legal in India now In March this year, in what was a landmark judgement, the highest court of the country allowed ‘peaceful death’ (passive euthanasia in medical terms) of terminally ill (vegetative state)...
Delhi high court asks railways to set up a mediation policy after deciding 30 years accident claim
Delhi high court asks railways to set up a mediation policy after deciding 30 years accident claim INTRODUCTION: Recently, the Delhi High Court suggested forming a “Litigation Policy” by the Railways to address tortuous claims of compensation filed against it. The...
The NEW CONSUMER PROTECTION BILL, 2018
The New Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 SIX REASONS TO CHEER FOR IT! The working of the consumer dispute redressal agencies under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 has served the purpose of the legislation very efficiently however, the disposal of cases has not been...
Alcohol bottles will start carrying ‘don’t drink & drive’ label
Alcohol bottles will start carrying ‘don’t drink & drive’ label All bottles containing alcoholic beverages will carry a statutory warning telling people that alcohol is harmful to health and asking them not to drink and drive. This regulation will come into force...
Key Differences Between Mediation and Arbitration
Key Differences Between Mediation and Arbitration The difference between mediation and arbitration can be drawn clearly on the following grounds: A process of conflict settlement wherein an independent third party, assist the parties involved in arriving at decision,...
Consumer Interest Protected by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
Consumer Interest Protected by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Gone are those days when builders held all the power, and the buyer were supposed to beg for his or her own property’s possession. India is changing now and the attitude of the National...
Packers and Movers are Service Providers : Some cases of Negligence
Packers and Movers are Service Providers : Some cases of Negligence When we want to move houses, we would like to ensure our precious items are packed well. We want this transition to be hassle-free. You look for the best professional packers and movers company.Yet,...