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.
