India: Product Liability & Safety

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.

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

Across India, cinema has long been more than just entertainment, it's a cultural phenomenon that brings people together. Whether it's a regional blockbuster or a much-anticipated pan-India release...

DCDRC, Ernakulam, Kerala, while considering the matter where an ex-student of VLCC Institute who had enrolled in 2 courses, cancelled her admission due to delays in classes and her weak health, and had claimed a refund from the institute, ...

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (‘CPA') introduced a significant development in the realm of consumer rights with the establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority...

In an important ruling in Godrej Projects Development Ltd. v. Anil Karlekar [2025 INSC 143] the Supreme Court examined the enforceability of forfeiture clauses in real estate agreements

In recent years, India has witnessed a meteoric rise in the quick commerce sector, with companies like Zepto, Blinkit and Instamart promising...

On 30th July 2019, Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019. Presumably the said bill will be passed in the Rajya Sabha and shall receive...

In a significant move to bolster consumer safety and enhance the quality of electrical appliances in India, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (‘DPIIT') has issued the ‘Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2025' (‘QCO'), on 19 May 2025.

Recently, the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (hereinafter referred to as "APAAR") has been conceptualized under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

In a recent trademark dispute before the Madras High Court, the petitioner, Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust (SREHT) secured an interim injunction...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and rural governance are two pivotal elements in the developmental matrix of India. While CSR brings in corporate efficiency, financial support, and innovation...