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Auction Allottees Do Not Constitute 'Consumers' Within The Ambit Of The Consumer Protection Act

In a recent decision, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) held that an auction allottee of a property cannot be regarded as a 'consumer' under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Clasis Law

Taxability Of Post Sale Discounts: Recent Changes – Certainty, Confusion And Calls For Reform

Discounts are an important tool in any company's strategy since they help with market positioning...

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Supreme Court On Medical Negligence: NCDRC Cannot Create A New Case Beyond Pleadings

The Supreme Court of India, in Deep Nursing Home and Another v. Manmeet Singh Mattewal and Others (2025 INSC 1094), delivered on 9 September 2025...

India Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

Rule 33 As A Regulatory Shock-Absorber: Legal Metrology's Answer To Sudden GST Rate Shifts

A sudden shift in the Goods and Services Tax rate sends ripples far beyond the statute book; it reaches every supermarket and kirana shelf, every warehouse and every e-commerce dark...

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IndiaLaw LLP

White Paper Accelerating India's Electric Vehicle Transition: Regulatory Insights And Strategic Partnerships For Manufacturing And Infrastructure

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

Navigating The Grey Zone: Advertising Alcohol On Digital Screens In India

India Media & IT

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Legitpro Law

Dark Patterns And Market Power: Evaluating The Competition Commission Of India's Role In Regulating Digital Deception

India Anti-trust

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Sagus Speaks - August 2025 | Part 2

Sagus Legal

AI On Trial: Rethinking Liability In India's Current Legal Framework

India Technology

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Legacy Law Offices

BIS Compliance In India: Navigating FMCS And Scheme X

India Compliance

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Boardrooms Beware: India's Evolving Digital Governance Framework

Shivadass & Shivadass

What Happened In The Prada vs. Kolhapuri Chappal Controversy?

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Aarna Law

Protecting Established Brands In The Digital Age: Domino's IP Holder LLC vs M/S Dominic Pizza & ORS.

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Khurana and Khurana

New Guidelines To Control Illegal Listing And Sale Of Radio Equipment On E-commerce Platforms

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JSA

[Live] Regulatory Framework For Doing Business In India And Nigeria: Opportunities And Challenges (Video)

India Commercial

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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

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Vakilsearch

GST On TV Or Television: Check Latest Rates, HSN Code & Impact

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Vakilsearch

Fintech Newsletter Recent Legal Developments And Market Updates From India

India Technology

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CMS INDUSLAW

When Tariff Test Threaten Exports, India Looks Inward And Beyond

India International

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Legitpro Law

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

Delhi High Court Tells Patanjali To Pull Back Its Herbal Punches

In India's crowded market for wellness products, Chyawanprash—a thick, herbal health supplement—has long been a symbol of vitality. But even ancient recipes can spark modern legal battles.

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Energy & Electricity Law Updates (June 2025)

From landmark court rulings to major regulatory reforms, India's power and energy sector continues to evolve at pace. Our latest sectoral update brings together key legal developments, policy shifts, and high-impact judgments from June 2025 across the Energy & Electricity ecosystem.

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Hammurabi & Solomon

The Evolving Pace Of Dynamic Injunctions In The Digital Age

As the usurpers grow smarter in the digital realm, so must the law. Dynamic injunctions are forward-looking legal remedies that extend beyond restraining known infringers, and allowing IP owners to act against future violations.

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CMS INDUSLAW

Challenges In Regulating Misleading Advertisements: Consumer Protection Act 2019 And Beyond

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Khurana and Khurana

Fintech Newsletter Recent Legal Develpoments And Market Updates From India - May 2025

India Technology

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CMS INDUSLAW

Minimalism In Branding: A Case Of Less Is More?

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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

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DSK Legal

Dark Pattern In E-Commerce: Flipkart, Seller Ordered To Refund For Misrepresented Nokia Phone

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IndiaLaw LLP

Data Privacy AI And Technology Newsletter | July 2025

India Media & IT

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Dentons Link Legal

Product Liability 2025

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AZB & Partners

Greenwashing: Marketing Gimmick Or Deceptive Trade Practice

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Not So Subtle: The Ad That Sparked A Skincare Showdown

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Legal Metrology And Food Laws Newsletter | June 2025

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Dentons Link Legal

Product Liability 2025

It serves as a ready reckoner on the applicable standards that govern the administration and enforcement of product liability legislation in India.

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AZB & Partners

Greenwashing: Marketing Gimmick Or Deceptive Trade Practice

Green is undeniably the new black, and ‘going green' is the mantra that drives today's consumer market.

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Not So Subtle: The Ad That Sparked A Skincare Showdown

In today's competitive marketing environment, brands are constantly looking for ways to stand out and capture consumer attention.

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

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.

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Dentons Link Legal

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

Delhi High Court Upholds Voluntary Nature Of Restaurant Service Charges

On 28 March 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment in the matter of National Restaurant Association of India & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr addressing the legality of mandatory service charges levied by restaurants and hotels.

India Media & IT

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights In Citicorp Case

In a recent landmark decision that was pronounced by the Supreme Court of India (SC) in the case of Citicorp Finance (India) Ltd. v. Snehasis Nanda 2025 INSC 371, the boundaries of consumer protection law...

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Acuity Law

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

In a noteworthy judgment enhancing consumer protection jurisprudence, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, South Mumbai, in Inderpreet Kaur Dhillon v. Britannia Industries Ltd. & Anr.

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IndiaLaw LLP

Concerts, Controversy, And Conduits: Decoding Scalping And Intermediary Scrutiny In India's Live Entertainment Sphere

For far too long, India has remained a relatively overlooked destination on the global tour map for international artists and live events.

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

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

India Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

India Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

TechTicker Issue 67: June 2025

India Technology

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Ikigai Law

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

Battle Of The Armours: When 'Under' Meets 'Aero' In Trademark Turf War

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

From Shelf To Scooter: The Legal Mess Behind India's 10-Minute Commerce Boom (Dark Stores, Quick Commerce & Zonal Compliance Chaos)

India Healthcare

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IndiaLaw LLP

Electricity Consumers' Rights In Relation To Energy Storage Systems Under Draft Amendments To The Electricity Rules, 2005

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S&R Associates

Supreme Court Rules: Developer Not Liable For Homebuyer's Loan Interest Due To Delay In Flat Possession

India Real Estate

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IndiaLaw LLP

Cryptocurrency Fraud: Legal Challenges In India

India Technology

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Aarna Law

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

Understanding The QCO On Household, Commercial And Electrical Appliances

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

Safeguarding Consumer Communication: Addressing Unsolicited Commercial Communication

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

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