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Government Of India Issues The Draft Central Electricity Authority (Installation And Operation Of Meters) Amendment Regulations, 2026 For Stakeholder Consultation

The Central Electricity Authority (“CEA”), on February 23, 2026, has released the Draft CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Amendment Regulations, 2026 (“Draft Regulations”). CEA has proposed amendments to Regulation 4 (Types of Meters) and Regulation 7 (Location of Meters) of the CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 (“Principal Regulations”).

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JSA

RERA Cracks Down On Pre-Launch Ads | ₹1 Lakh Penalty On Alphabet Infra | RERA Bihar Order Explained (Video)

In this episode, we break down a key regulatory decision by the Bihar Real Estate Regulatory Authority involving a penalty imposed on Alphabet Infra Pvt. Ltd. for advertising a real estate project...

India Real Estate

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IndiaLaw LLP

Fixed Deposits Or Fraudulent Pledges? The Supreme Court Clarifies "Commercial Purpose" And Commercial Jurisdiction

The boundary between a routine banking service and a "commercial transaction" has long been a battlefield in Indian consumer law.

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IndiaLaw LLP

Mandatory Quality Certification For Aluminium Products: An Analysis Of The 2026 QCO Issued By The Ministry Of Commerce And Industry

The Indian aluminium sector has witnessed a significant regulatory transformation with the issuance of the Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Products (Quality Control) Order, 2026, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.

India Government

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IndiaLaw LLP

Legal Metrology, Agri, And Food Laws Newsletter | January 2026

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Dentons Link Legal

Dark Patterns Exposed: Are Dark Patterns The Biggest Threat To Consumers? | The Big Question (Video)

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JSA

Legal Update: Supreme Court Dismisses Developers' Appeals, Upholds NCDRC Orders On Delayed Possession And Compensation For Homebuyers

India Real Estate

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Milestones Or Myth? India's CCPA Cracks Down On 'Superstar' Baby Claims

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

When Advertised Prices Mislead: Consumer Rights And Liability Under Indian Law

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IndiaLaw LLP

Bank's Liability For Unauthorized Electronic Transactions: Analysis Of Roopam Kumar v. SBI Cards & Payment Services

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IndiaLaw LLP

Is Your "Herbal Tea" Legally "Tea"? Fssai Issues Clarification

India Healthcare

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Sagus Speaks January 2026 | Part II

India Government

Sagus Legal

The Reality Check India's Consumer Economy Needed

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Alvarez & Marsal

Route Permit Technicality Cannot Defeat Motor Insurance Claim

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IndiaLaw LLP

Post-Retirement Disciplinary Action: Supreme Court Protects Retiral Benefits Of Employees (Video)

India Employment

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IndiaLaw LLP

SEBI (Stock Brokers) Regulations, 2026: A Structural Reset Of India's Broking Regulatory Framework

India Commercial

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IndiaLaw LLP

The Final Verdict: Tenancy Vs. Ownership (Video)

India Real Estate

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IndiaLaw LLP

Gambling Laws And Regulations India 2026

India Media & IT

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Aarna Law

RBI’s 2026 Digital Banking And Governance Overhaul: Key Action Points For Banks And NBFCs

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Legitpro Law

Telecommunication And Broadcasting Laws In India

Telecommunication and broadcasting laws in India is a specialized area of law, which has changed from the state-controlled monopoly to a very complex regulatory environment managed through different statutes and a tribunal...

India Media & IT

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Non-Refund Of Car Booking Advance Amounts To Deficiency In Service

Consumer litigation often turns on modest sums but raises disproportionately important questions of principle. The decision of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating Privacy, Consent And Dark Pattern Risks For E-Commerce And Retail Platforms In India – Consumer Data, Targeted Advertising And Trust

India's e-commerce and digital retail ecosystem comprising marketplaces, D2C brands, omnichannel retailers, quick-commerce platforms, social commerce intermediaries and loyalty programs is fundamentally built on data.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Strengthening The Digital Gatekeepers: Delhi High Court Mandates E-KYC Norms For Domain Name Registrations To Combat Online Fraud

The exponential growth of the digital economy has fundamentally transformed how businesses, consumers, and service providers interact.

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LexOrbis

SC Ruling On One-sided Forfeiture Clauses: Godrej Projects Development Limited v. Anil Karlekar & Ors.

India Litigation

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Acuity Law

HSA | Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter – December 2025 And January 2026

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HSA Advocates

Legitimacy And Transparency Of Trademark Rights In Second Hand Goods Market

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Khurana and Khurana

Two Ombudsmen, One Objective: Consumer Redressal Under The RBI's Integrated And Internal Ombudsman Frameworks

India Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

No Automatic Consumer Liability For Brand Ambassadors: Kerala High Court On Unfair Trade Practices

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IndiaLaw LLP

Legal Issues Affecting Travel E-Commerce Companies In India

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

The "Initial Interest Confusion" Doctrine In Indian E-Commerce

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Khurana and Khurana

Legal Line Between Counterfeits And Dupes

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Legitpro Law

Unauthorized Promotion And Promoter Liability Under RERA: "Coming Soon" Is Still Advertising

India Real Estate

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IndiaLaw LLP

Homonymous Geographical Indications: Delhi High Court Settles The International GI Dispute Over Chilean And Peruvian PISCO

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LexOrbis

The "Initial Interest Confusion" Doctrine In Indian E-Commerce

With the e-commerce and online marketing business growing manifold, trademark protection in India is entering a new phase.

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Khurana and Khurana

Legal Line Between Counterfeits And Dupes

The distinction between counterfeiting and dupes has become increasingly blurred in contemporary markets.

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Legitpro Law

Unauthorized Promotion And Promoter Liability Under RERA: "Coming Soon" Is Still Advertising

This article examines the order of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Bihar, imposing a monetary penalty on M/s Alphabet Infra Pvt. Ltd.

India Real Estate

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Homonymous Geographical Indications: Delhi High Court Settles The International GI Dispute Over Chilean And Peruvian PISCO

Geographical Indications (GIs) represent one of the most culturally significant and economically valuable forms of intellectual property.

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LexOrbis

The 'Wow' Factor: Section 11 And the Jurisprudence of Trademark Confusion in Food Brands

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Khurana and Khurana

Indian Design Registration Trends 2024: What Businesses Need To Know – I

India is rapidly establishing itself as a design-driven economy, with design playing a pivotal role in product differentiation, user experience, and brand recognition.

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De Penning & De Penning

Pan Masala: Law, Health & Responsibility

India stands at an inflection point in its long fight against harmful chewable substances like pan masala, gutkha and their other variants.

India Healthcare

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IndiaLaw LLP

NBFCs Under Scrutiny: Court Allows Debenture Holder To Sue Under Consumer Law

In a significant ruling that strengthens rights of the individual investors under consumer law, the Kerala High Court in Mathew K. Cherian v. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission & Ors. (2025:KER:80559) held that an individual who invests in NCDs ...

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Anhad Law

FSSAI Targets Misleading "100%" Claims: A Wake-Up Call For Food Brands

Ever wondered whether that "100% natural" label on your food really tells the whole story? Consumers often see phrases like "100% pure" or "all-natural" on product packaging, and it's not always clear what these claims genuinely mean.

India Healthcare

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Right To A Livable Planet: The Intersection Of Vegan Rights, Human Dignity, And Environmental Justice

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

GST Rate Revisions 2025 And Their Impact On LMPC Declarations

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Legal Metrology For E-commerce: Are You Compliant? (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

TRAI's Regulatory Efforts To Ensure Consumer Consent And Curb Unsolicited Commercial Communications

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Fine Print Explained: Legal Metrology FAQs And What They Mean For You

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AZB & Partners

Quality Control Orders In India: Balancing Standards, Compliance, And Industrial Continuity

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Emergence OF IoT In Manufacturing Sector Raises Data Privacy Concerns

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Applying Sub-Limit To Wrong Procedure Amounts To Deficiency In Service, Rules Ernakulam Consumer Commission

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IndiaLaw LLP

Pricing Discipline And Market Transparency

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Endorsing With Caution: What Celebrities Must Seek And Brands To Avoid Legal Liability In India

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Broken Assurances, Coerced Payments: Consumer Commission Fines IndiGo For Deficiency In Service

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating Consumer Disputes In India

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Concealment Of Free Seats Amounts To Unfair Trade Practice: Maharashtra Commission Finds Emirates Airlines Deficient In Service

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating The Legal Maze Of Product Launches In India: Copyright, Advertising, And Emerging Compliance Frontiers

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Liability Of Celebrity And Influencer Endorsements In India: Regulatory, Contractual And Ethical Dimensions

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

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RERA Cracks Down On Pre-Launch Ads | ₹1 Lakh Penalty On Alphabet Infra | RERA Bihar Order Explained (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Dark Patterns Exposed: Are Dark Patterns The Biggest Threat To Consumers? | The Big Question (Video)

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JSA

Legal Metrology For E-commerce: Are You Compliant? (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

From Label To Loyalty: Food Packaging And Consumer Trust (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

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