Limitation for filing reply in complaints under Consumer Protection Act, 1986

The Hon’ble Supreme Court has followed the strict approach while dealing with the issue of limitation period of 45 days in filing reply for the complaint as stipulated under the Section 13(1)(a) of the Act.

RERA does not bar remedies under Consumer Protection Act: SC

Supreme Court rules that remedies under RERA and Consumer can be pursued by a buyer and one does not bar another. The same has been done in the matter of “M/S Imperial Structures Ltd vs Anil Patni and another”.

THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

INTRODUCTION: As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to permeate various aspects of society, including the workplace, questions regarding their legal implications in employment practices have become increasingly prevalent. From hiring decisions to performance evaluations, AI-driven systems are being utilized by employers to streamline processes and make data-driven decisions. However, the use of AI in employment … Continue reading “THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES”

The Real Estate (Regulation And Development) Act, 2016- A Boon for the Flat Buyers

The parliament in order to regulate this one of the fastest-growing sectors passed “The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 20164 which came into effect on 1st May 2016.

Incorporation of One-Sided Clauses in an Agreement Constitutes Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC

Incorporation of one-sided clauses in the agreement where the buyer is expected to sign on the dotted lines having no other option would amount to unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

Apex Court redefines the ambit of the definition of a consumer with reference to commercial transactions

It was held that the Consumer Complaint of the appellant is not maintainable as the appellant is not a consumer as per section 2(1) d of the Consumer Protection Act,1986.

Consumer court have the power to direct refund and compensation in case of delayed delivery of the apartment

The Consumer Protection Act is a wide-ranging provision and it is not a specific resolution like the Insolvency ad Bankruptcy Code and the remedies are simultaneously and mutually exclusive.

Voluntary Consumer Association

Once a voluntary consumer association is registered in the Societies Registration Act, it will be deemed to be a recognized consumer association unless it is a voluntary association of the consumers.

Is it possible to file a case in both the RERA and the Consumer Court at the same time?

An aggrieved individual has two options: either go to the RERA Tribunal or go to the Consumer Forum & it’s not possible to file a complaint with both the RERA Tribunal and the NCDRC at the same time.

Consumer Forums back in the game-orders full refund in case of Delayed Possession

Chandigarh consumer commission coming to the rescue of the homebuyers has been able to restore its faith among homebuyers.

Delay in Project? You can Claim Interest under RERA Act

Don’t keep sleeping on your rights as homebuyers because the newly implemented RERA is here to empower you and before time runs out to go grab your rights.

Can a Homebuyer approach RERA, NCLT and Consumer court simultaneously?

The home buyers have multiple forums to their rescue and it depends on them as to under what procures and act or code they wish to proceed.

Complaints should be taken up by RERA not by NCLT or Consumer Forums

The complaints against the defaulting builders should only be taken up by RERA Authorities of the State before being referred to the NCLT for the insolvency proceedings.