In a far-reaching verdict, a consumer court has held that a private doctor is as much bound as his government counterparts to render help to dying persons, irrespective of whether they are his patients or not. Slapping a fine of Rs 3 lakh on Dr A K … [Continue reading]
Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2010
Consumer to soon be king: Govt mulls more power for buyers through Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2010 to be Introduced in parliament very soon. Bill amplifies the provisions of the Act, facilitates quicker disposal of consumer complaints and … [Continue reading]
The Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976
THE STANDARDS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ACT, 1976 An Act to establish standards of weights and measures, to regulate trade or commerce in weights, measures and other goods which are sold or distributed by weight, measure or number, to provide for … [Continue reading]
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
THE ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES ACT, 1955 An act to provide, in the interests of the general public for the control of the production, supply and distribution of, and trade and commerce in certain, commodities. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Sixth … [Continue reading]
CHB told to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation
For deficiency in service and causing harassment to a complainant, UT consumer forum has directed Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) to pay him Rs 50,000 as compensation, along with Rs 5,500 as costs of litigation. Complainant Tarsem Singh, a resident of … [Continue reading]
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