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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.

The Indian legal framework governing the real estate sector is shaped by two prominent enactments: one being the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 ("RERA") and the Competition Act, 2002 ("Competition Act").

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The Petitioner, Hare Ram Singh fell victim to cyber fraud after clicking a link in an SMS message prompted by a suspicious call.

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory dated 28th May 2025, addressing a growing concern in the food industry.

Misleading advertising remains a significant concern for consumer protection authorities worldwide.

Relevant trade depends on IP and consumer protection mechanisms to establish equilibrium between business development and customer safeguard practices.

On March 28, 2025, the Delhi High Court in the significant case of National Restaurant Association of India and Ors. vs. Union of India & Anr. and Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India and Ors., in which the main point of contention was whether the collection of mandatory service charges.