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Amazon Refund Case: Delhi Consumer Commission Rules In Favour Of Buyer Over Wrong Laptop Delivery

In a notable decision reinforcing consumer right in the digital marketplace, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (East Delhi) has directed Amazon Retail India Pvt. Ltd. and Appario Retail Pvt. Ltd....

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IndiaLaw LLP

Traditional Designs, Modern Threats: Bridging The Gaps In India's GI Law After The Kolhapuri Chappal Plagiarism Row

Recently, "Prada" an Italian luxury brand introduced its Summer 2026 Menswear collection at Milan Fashion week, which introduced, among many designs, a similar looking toe-ring footwear collection resembling the famously recognized and registered Geographical Indication (GI) of Kolhapuri Chappal.

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Khurana and Khurana

Consumer Authority Fines Drishti IAS For Deceptive UPSC Selection Advertisement

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, is empowered to regulate misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices under Sections 18 and 21 of the Act.

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IndiaLaw LLP

From Label To Loyalty: Food Packaging And Consumer Trust (Video)

We often grab snacks or drinks without reading the labels. Yet, those small details like calories, sugar, and ingredients go beyond regulation. They build consumer trust, brand transparency, and long-term loyalty.

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IndiaLaw LLP

No Outside Snacks, But Free Water Flows: PVR Wins Consumer Case

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IndiaLaw LLP

RBI Issues Comprehensive Directions On Settlement Of Claims In Respect Of Deceased Customers (2025)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Balancing Functionality And Aesthetic Appeal: Travel Blue Wins In Design Piracy Dispute

India Litigation

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LexOrbis

FSSAI Orders Nationwide "Special Festive Drive" To Keep Your Sweets And Milk Products Safe This Season

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

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Clasis Law

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

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

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

India Litigation

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

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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

24 P2P Lending FAQs, InvIT Norms & Amazon's NBFC Play – Sept 6, 2025 (Podcast)

India Technology

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AK & Partners

GST On Pens, Papers & Stationery Items: Rates & HSN Codes

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Vakilsearch

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

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Vakilsearch

Concept Of 'Unforeseen Developments' In Safeguard Law: A Continuing Requirement Or A Fading Test?

Worldwide International

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

India And EFTA Cement Path To $100 Billion Investment Enabling Corporate Growth And Market Access

India International

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Legitpro Law

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

Digital platforms have become central to everyday life, whether for shopping, learning, or entertainment. While we believe that we are making informed choices...

India Anti-trust

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Sagus Speaks - August 2025 | Part 2

The Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") by notification dated 14.08.2025 issued the RBI (Know Your Customer (KYC)) (2nd Amendment) Directions...

Sagus Legal

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

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in India. It is rapidly transforming healthcare, financial services, education, and governance, and has become embedded in the everyday lives of people

India Technology

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Legacy Law Offices

BIS Compliance In India: Navigating FMCS And Scheme X

Entering the Indian market without ensuring statutory compliance can expose manufacturers to regulatory enforcement, shipment holds, or reputational setbacks...

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

Give Me My Money Back! – Consumer Rights

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Ethical Legal Consultants

Delhi High Court Tells Patanjali To Pull Back Its Herbal Punches

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Energy & Electricity Law Updates (June 2025)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

The Evolving Pace Of Dynamic Injunctions In The Digital Age

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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

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

Even with a robust structure by the Consumer Protection Act 2019, several significant issues exist in the realization of the said act.

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Khurana and Khurana

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

The month of May saw a wave of regulatory activity and targeted reforms across key financial sector regulators

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

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

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...

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IndiaLaw LLP

Machines, Markets, Mandates: Understanding India's Regulations On Machinery And Electrical Equipment

India Compliance

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

BIS Compliance And Legal Duties Of E-Commerce Platforms In India

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Strategic Approaches For Outlaw Smuggling And Counterfeiting Worldwide

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S&A Law Offices

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.

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

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

India Media & IT

AP

AZB & Partners

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

India Litigation

IL

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

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From Label To Loyalty: Food Packaging And Consumer Trust (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

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