Supreme Court invokes Article 142 to ensure consumer commissions function in smaller states, directs High Court judges to hear pending cases.
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Telangana High Court rules written versions in consumer cases cannot be filed beyond the mandatory 45-day limit under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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Uttarakhand Consumer Commission holds Max Hospital and Dr. Amit Rana liable for medical negligence; orders ₹10 lakh compensation with interest and costs.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and all States on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate and activist Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay.
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SC issues notice on Ashwini Upadhyay’s PIL seeking mandatory disclosure of seller details to protect consumers under Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Delhi High Court grants interim relief to Gameskraft, blocks rogue websites for trademark misuse and copyright violations in major gaming IP case.
Delhi High Court rules Railways not liable for theft of unbooked luggage, dismisses plea under Article 227 citing no proven negligence by railway officials.
SC: Developers can’t forfeit beyond 10% of flat price on cancellation if agreement is one-sided; upholds NCDRC order directing refund to buyers.
SC dismisses plea to mandate doctors disclose drug side effects; cites impracticality, upholds reliance on manufacturers’ inserts for information.
Court orders Zomato to pay Rs 60,000 for not delivering a Rs 130 momos order, highlighting the importance of timely customer grievance resolution.
Punjab Consumer Court upholds penalty against Uber for driver abandoning passenger mid-trip, orders Rs. 15,000 compensation and remittance of Rs. 7,500 appeal deposit.
The Supreme Court ruled that lawyer services are not covered under the Consumer Protection Act, as their profession requires specialized skills, education, and training.
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
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Senior Advocate Vikas Singh flags criminalisation of politics, black money in elections, and calls for systemic electoral reforms to protect democracy.
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose import duties.
21 February, 2026 02:45 PM
Madras High Court upholds EPF liability on beedi company, holding beedi rollers engaged through intermediaries are employees entitled to PF benefits.
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Supreme Court flags pre-election freebies, warns of fiscal strain and harm to work culture while hearing challenge to Electricity Amendment Rules.
21 February, 2026 03:11 PM
Madras High Court bars caste suffixes in temple festival invitations, says caste exists only in minds; directs names be printed without caste tags.
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