A Haryana consumer court has ordered Tata AIG General Insurance to pay Rs 40,246 plus interest and Rs 20,000 in compensation to a policyholder whose mediclaim was wrongly rejected over an alleged pre-existing illness. The court found the insurer failed to provide legally admissible evidence.
A Maharashtra consumer commission ordered a developer to refund Rs 1.05 crore with interest to a couple from Raigad. The couple had paid Rs 90 lakh for a Mumbai flat booked in 2013 but never received possession, only to discover it was sold to another buyer. The developer's bounced cheques and failure to register the sale led to the ex-parte ruling.
A Hyderabad consumer court ordered summer camp organizers to refund fees with interest and pay compensation to three children due to unhygienic and unsafe conditions. The camp failed to provide promised AC accommodation, hygienic food, and medical facilities, leading to issues like contaminated water and denied communication.
A Delhi consumer court has ordered MG Motor India to refund over Rs 18 lakh for a defective MG ZS Astor, citing manufacturing defects and failure to honor warranty. The company must also pay Rs 4 lakh in compensation and legal costs.
A Delhi consumer court has ordered a Ghaziabad housing society to refund over Rs 79 lakh to two homebuyers and pay Rs 5 lakh in compensation for delaying flat possession by over 15 years. The society also faced penalties for deficiency in service and was ordered to pay interest on the refunded amount.
A consumer court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered Indigo Paints to pay Rs 4.35 lakh in compensation and interest to a local paint trader, Muzamil Hamid, for supplying defective products worth Rs 10 lakh. The court ruled that small traders can be considered consumers under the Consumer Protection Act.
Broadband subscribers in India can claim compensation for significantly slower speeds than promised. Complaints can be filed with TRAI and consumer courts, requiring proof of subscription, bills, speed tests, and communication with the ISP.
A Delhi consumer court upheld Bajaj Allianz's rejection of a Rs 41,530 health insurance claim. Investigators found discrepancies, including an injection given after discharge and a pathologist denying verification of reports, indicating fabricated medical documents.
EPFO has reduced consumer court cases by 46% and overall litigation pendency to its lowest-ever level. A special campaign cleared pending appeals, and the organization plans to use WhatsApp for faster member services and communication in local languages.
