Legally Bharat

Consumer Commission imposes ₹15 lakh on Emami for unfair trade practices, ET LegalWorld

Highlights The District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission in Delhi has imposed a punitive damage of ₹ 15 lakhs on Emami Limited for unfair trade practices related to packaging and advertisement. Emami Limited delayed disclosing the exchange filing regarding the damages awarded, initially believing it did not constitute a fine or penalty and is currently contesting […]

Delhi consumer forum imposes Rs 15 lakh fine on Emami over fairness cream, ET LegalWorld

A district consumer forum here imposed a fine of Rs 15 lakh on Emami Ltd for unfair trade practices after a man alleged that the company’s fairness cream advertisement was deceptive and misleading. The Central Delhi District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission was hearing a complaint of unfair trade practices against Emami Ltd for its product, […]

CCPA unveils guidelines to prevent greenwashing, experts call it a step toward consumer protection, ET LegalWorld

On October 15, The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines for prevention and regulation of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims to address the issue of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims for regulating matters related to misleading advertisements which is prejudicial to the interest of public and consumers. “>The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) […]

Consumer watchdog CCPA orders Ola to offer refund choices, provide auto ride receipts, ET LegalWorld

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed ride-hailing platform Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides, the regulator said on Sunday. The CCPA, led by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, observed that Ola’s no-questions-asked refund policy only provided coupon codes for future rides, without giving consumers a […]

MakeMyTrip and Go First fined by consumer court as flight cancellation ‘ruined’ family’s Thailand trip, ET LegalWorld

MakeMyTrip and Go First airline have been fined Rs 19,000 by a District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Chandigarh. The penalty, Bar and Bench reports, was imposed following the disruption of a family’s trip to Thailand, caused by flight cancellations and rescheduling. Complainant alleges that multiple cancellations by airline resulted in the family missing their […]