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India's Lemon Law Moment: Evolving Product Liability And Recall Regime In The Automotive Sector

Few frustrations compare to owning an unreliable vehicle. A car that repeatedly breaks down despite multiple repairs may be considered a "lemon", a term popularized in the U.S...

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DSK Legal

Arbitration Is The Consumer's Choice: Hon'ble Supreme Court Of India On Non-Arbitrability Of Consumer Disputes

Arbitration is often regarded as the crown jewel of commercial contracting — efficient, enforceable, and private.

India Litigation

DL

DSK Legal

Legal Metrology And Food Laws Newsletter | June 2025

This edition of the Legal Metrology and Food Law Newsletter presents key regulatory updates across legal metrology, food safety, packaging, and consumer protection in India.

DL

Dentons Link Legal

Overpricing Beyond MRP Violates Consumer Law: Thrissur Forum Orders Refund And Compensation

In a powerful reminder of the binding force of the Legal Metrology Act and the importance of consumer rights, the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thrissur, has ruled that charging even a rupee...

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

From Cart To Court - Mitigating Legal Risks Of Non-compliance Within India's Food Delivery Landscape

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Legitpro Law

The End Of The Pre-ticked Box? CCPA's Latest Step Towards Protecting Consumers

AP

AZB & Partners

Tech Law Bytes – June 2025

India Technology

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DSK Legal

Delhi High Court Upholds Voluntary Nature Of Restaurant Service Charges

India Media & IT

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Dual Regulation Or Double Jeopardy: RERA And Competition Law In India's Real Estate Regime

India Anti-trust

Archer & Angel

Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights In Citicorp Case

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Acuity Law

Mumbai Consumer Forum Holds Britannia And Retailer Liable For Selling Contaminated Biscuit Packet

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Can Theatres Overcharge For Movie Tickets? The Madras High Court Says No

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Kerala Consumer Commission Holds Eureka Forbes Liable For Service Deficiency Under CPA, 2019

India Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

NCDRC Clarifies "Consumer" Status In Real Estate Transactions: Key Takeaways From Mrs. Rajni Suryakant Gujar v. Shree Vinayaka Developers

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

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Vakilsearch

Argus Talks: Decoding The Gayatri Balasamy Verdict: Boon Or Bane For Indian Arbitration (Video)

India Litigation

AP

Argus Partners

US Tariff Reforms 2025 And Their Legal Implications On Indian Businesses: A Corporate Law Perspective

India International

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Khurana and Khurana

GST On Legal Services & Advocate Fees Explained

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Vakilsearch

GST On Catering Services & Banquet Hall Rates In India

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Vakilsearch

Legalaxy - Monthly Newsletter - June 2025

In the June edition of our monthly newsletter "Legalaxy", our team analyses some of the key developments in securities market, corporate affairs, banking and finance, labour, environment and consumer affairs.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Consumer Rights vs. Corporate Responsibility: A Legal Perspective

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Mumbai Suburban has recently addressed a consumer complaint under Section 35(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Cryptocurrency Fraud: Legal Challenges In India

Cryptocurrency has transformed the global financial landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for decentralized transactions and digital asset investments.

India Technology

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Aarna Law

CCPA's Crackdown On Dark Patterns: Mandates Self-Audit To Eliminate Dark Patterns In 3 Months

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), in a move that reaffirms its commitment to protecting the interests of digital consumers, has issued a fresh advisory under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Salient Features Of The Consumer Protection Bill 2019

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Cyber Law: Series 2: Issue 10 - The Zero Liability Principle In Cyber Fraud - Hare Ram Singh v. Reserve Bank Of India & Ors Case

MCO Legals

Are You Being Misled While Shopping Online? Govt Cracks Down On E-Commerce Dark Patterns

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

FSSAI Advisory: Discontinuation Of The Term "100%" On Food Product Labels And Promotional Materials

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

The Supreme Court Of India Upholds The Constitutional Validity Of The Pecuniary Jurisdiction Of Consumer Commissions Established Under The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Basis The Value Of Goods Or Services Paid As Consideration

India Litigation

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JSA

Can Lawyer-Advocate Fees Recovery Dispute Be Held To Be A 'Commercial Dispute'?

MCO Legals

Redefining Access: Supreme Court Upholds Pecuniary Limits In Consumer Disputes

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Digital Lending 2.0? Breaking Down The RBI Digital Lending Directions, 2025

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CMS INDUSLAW

Give Me My Money Back! – Consumer Rights

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

The Consumer Protection Act 2019 Enforceable From 20 July 2020

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Redefining Access: Supreme Court Upholds Pecuniary Limits In Consumer Disputes

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in its decision in Rutur Mihir Panchal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors., has unequivocally upheld the constitutional validity of a significant legislative shift in the framework governing consumer disputes.

White And Brief Advocates And Solicitors

Digital Lending 2.0? Breaking Down The RBI Digital Lending Directions, 2025

On May 8, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") issued the Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 20251 ("DL Directions") marking a significant step in formalising and strengthening the regulatory framework for digital lending in India.

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CMS INDUSLAW

Give Me My Money Back! – Consumer Rights

Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, insurance claims especially with coronavirus cases have been taken on priority, there have been instances...

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Ethical Legal Consultants

The Consumer Protection Act 2019 Enforceable From 20 July 2020

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public distribution has issued a notification that from 20 July 2020 the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 shall be enforceable.

EL

Ethical Legal Consultants

Privity Of Contract And Consumer Status Reiterated: Implications Of The Supreme Court's Ruling In Citicorp Finance v Snehasis Nanda

India Commercial

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal Versus Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth &Ors.: Demarcation Of The Fetters Of Moratorium By The Supreme Court

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 aims to strike a balance between the interests of debtors and creditors while ensuring the smooth resolution of insolvency cases.

India Insolvency

SO

S&A Law Offices

BIS Raid On E-Commerce Godowns: Legal Implications & Compliance Measures

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has intensified its enforcement against non-compliant products in e-commerce warehouses under Section 28 of the BIS Act, 2016.

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Misleading Advertisements: A Cautionary Tale On Advertisement Of Consumer Goods And Services

Misleading advertisements in India have been a growing concern, particularly in sectors like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and consumer goods, where exaggerated or false claims can have serious consequences.

India Media & IT

SA

S&R Associates

Unravelling The CCPA: A Critical Look At Its Legal Framework And Implications For Businesses

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (‘CPA') introduced a significant development in the realm of consumer rights with the establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority...

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

The Cost Of Misleading Advertising In India

India Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Relationship Between IP And Consumer Protection Law

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Delhi High Court Holds Mandatory Service Charges By Restaurants To Be Unlawful

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JSA

Moratorium Shield Gets Trimmed For Personal Guarantors

India Insolvency

SA

Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors

No More False Promises: CCPA's Crackdown On Misleading Coaching Ads

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Alba Law Offices Newsletter - March 2025

India Litigation

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Alba Law Offices

Analysing The Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Empowering Consumers In The Digital Age

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Lawyered

Delhi High Court Validates CCPA's Guidelines Which Prohibit Mandatory Levy Of A Service Charge By A Restaurant Or Hotel

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

The 'Monsoon Clause' In Insurance Contracts: Balancing Absurdity And Reasonableness – The Supreme Court's Judgment

India Insurance

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

FSSAI's Inspection Checklist Revision: Ensuring Food Safety Through Food Grade Packaging In Key Food Segments (Milk, Meat, Fish, And Catering)

India Healthcare

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

"Fair" Ask For A "Fair And Handsome" Advertisement

India Media & IT

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Remfry & Sagar

The Scope Of Interim Moratorium Under Section 96 Of The Code Is Limited, Clarifies SC

AL

AJA Legal

Self-Employment vs. Commercial Purpose: A Crucial Distinction In Consumer Rights

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

$95 Million Settlement In Apple-Siri Lawsuit

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

No Privity Of Contract, No Consumer Status Under Consumer Protection Act

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

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Prevention And Regulation Of Greenwashing And Misleading Environmental Claims (Video)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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