Tag: ConsumerProtectionAct

Consumer Complaints Cannot Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution

Consumer Complaints Cannot Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution by the District or State Commission: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently ruled that consumer complaints cannot be dismissed simply because the complainant failed to appear on the hearing date. The judgment was passed in Suresh Nathan v. The State Consumer Dispute

Godrej Case: Protecting Homebuyers and Ensuring Fairness—The Supreme Court's Ruling on Earnest Money Forfeiture in Real Estate Contracts

Godrej Case: Protecting Homebuyers and Ensuring Fairness—The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Earnest Money Forfeiture in Real Estate Contracts

In a recent judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India, the Court addressed the contentious issue of earnest money forfeiture in real estate transactions. The case, titled Godrej Projects Development Limited vs. Anil Karlekar

The Department of Food & Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Legal Metrology, U.T. Chandigarh Issues Advisory to Prevent Automatic Levy of Service Charges by Hotels & Restaurants

The Department of Food & Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Legal Metrology, U.T. Chandigarh Issues Advisory to Prevent Automatic Levy of Service Charges by Hotels & Restaurants

Background and the CCPA Order The Department of Food & Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Legal Metrology, U.T. Chandigarh, issued an advisory to hotels and restaurants in compliance with the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) guidelines