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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
TopicConsumer Protection Act

Topic: Consumer Protection Act

From coaching institutes to tobacco, India’s top consumer body is cracking down on misleading ads

Last week, CCPA released draft guidelines on misleading ads from coaching institutes. The past year has seen the authority crack down on misleading ads.

Padma awards & surrogate ads — what’s case against Shah Rukh & others for ‘endorsing’ pan masala

Lucknow-based lawyer had moved Allahabad HC last year demanding action against actors, including Padma awardees, for appearing in ‘surrogate’ ads for pan masala brands.

India’s e-commerce rules need definitional clarity – to protect consumers, promote innovation

The proposed rules should remove the duplication of unnecessary compliances and reflect the reality that e-commerce is a complex mix of digital and physical worlds.

Many consumers can file joint complaint in consumer fora — what SC order on flat owners’ plea means

SC was hearing lawsuit by an association of house allottees who were suing a Delhi-based construction firm for failing to complete the construction of a project within promised time. 

If Modi govt doesn’t want tribunals, then abolish Consumer Protection Act, SC tells Centre

A bench comprising Justices S.K. Kaul and M.M. Sundresh said it is unfortunate that the top court is being called upon to examine and see that vacancies in tribunals are filled up.

Only 4 of 28 state consumer bodies at full strength, SC says ‘completely unacceptable’

Status report submitted to Supreme Court says 514 out of 990 posts in district commissions are vacant and 89 more are likely to fall vacant in next 6 months.

On Camera

It took a Rahul Gandhi to put price on women’s labour at home. Enough of ‘maa ke hath ka khana’

In a period defined by mangalsutra politics, I truly admire Gandhi’s progressiveness. But he is far from the first political leader to highlight women’s unpaid labour.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 600 crore worth of drugs from Pakistani ship

The 14-person crew of the ship is currently being escorted to Porbandar for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.