Category : Consumer Laws
I bought an expensive imported machine for business use, but it stopped working and the company refuses replacement — can I sue for business loss too?
I. IntroductionIn an era of globalised trade and rapid technological integration, Indian businesses increasingly rely on sophisticated imported machinery — from precision manufacturing equipment to high-end medical devices — to sustain and grow theiFr operations. The procurement of such machinery represents not merely a commercial transaction but a strategic investment, often involving lakhs or crores of rupees, extended procurement...
CAN INFLUENCERS BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMOTING FAKE PRODUCTS
Social-media influencers have become a major force in modern advertising. Through platforms such as Instagram, YouTube and short-video applications, influencers promote skincare, clothing, food, financial services, educational courses and countless other products to audiences that often trust their opinions more than conventional advertisements. Their influence is particularly powerful because promotional content is frequently presented as a personal recommendation, review,...
ROLE OF CONSUMER COURTS IN INDIA
Introduction In India, consumer courts are designed to protect consumers from unfair trade practices and counterfeit goods or services. The first one is territorial, referring to the place where the seller conducts business, and the other one is pecuniary jurisdiction, which is the value of the claim. This is followed by a disciplinary hearing designed to determine the appropriate...
