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Consumer Redressal
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September 14, 2026
'Multiple breakdowns': Consumer to receive ₹27.98 lakh refund for faulty Tata Harrier EV
A consumer commission in Hyderabad has ordered Tata Select Motors to refund the full price of a Tata EV Harrier and take back the vehicle due to persistent technical issues
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September 12, 2026
New consumer protection rules: Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zomato and others have to fall in line by 2027 or face the music
Indian e-commerce platforms will soon face significantly stricter regulations aimed at enhancing transparency and consumer protection, with new rules taking effect from January 1, 2027
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October 16, 2025
Rajasthan man fined in consumer case against Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff. Here is why
The ruling comes amid the SCDRC's decision to curb frivolous or publicity-oriented consumer litigation, a growing issue since the Consumer Protection Act 2019 expanded jurisdiction to include misleading endorsements by celebrities
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September 03, 2025
Ordering food this Onam and Diwali? Zomato slyly raises platform fees by 20%
This unannounced surge in 'hidden' costs and 'ninja' fees, also reported in rival Swiggy in certain circles, comes just before India's major festive season, triggering concerns of possible dark market practices
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June 05, 2025
SHEIN and shaming: More than 20 European countries take action against Chinese fast-fashion company over ‘dark patterns’
The fast-fashion brand, previously banned in India, now faces complaints from several BEUC members, including Spain, France, Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and Sweden
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April 26, 2025
Facebook, WhatsApp lose $200-million penalty appeal as consumer protection tribunal upholds FCCPC fine
Nigeria's consumer watchdog tribunal dismisses Meta's plea, directs Facebook, WhatsApp to pay $200 fine for data privacy violation
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April 23, 2025
US takes action against Uber for Dark Patterns; What about India?
A survey in India found that 80 per cent of ride-hailing app users reported dark patterns, including ‘bait and switch’, ‘forced action’, and ‘drip pricing’
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December 28, 2024
Here are the two medicines declared as ‘spurious drugs’ by Indian pharma watchdog CDSCO
Ongoing regulatory surveillance finds drug samples did not meet quality criteria as the Central Drug Standards Control Organisation cracks down on spurious medicines
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December 22, 2024
Consumer protection watchdog slaps Rs 2 lakh fine on IAS coaching centre for misleading advertisements
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) initiates action against coaching centres for misleading ads; Total penalty of Rs 9 lakh imposed in last two months alone