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Verma also stated that, based on self-audit reports, the e-commerce platforms should give self-declarations with the assertion that their platform is not indulging in any dark patterns.

Are you a frequent online shopper? Here's how you could be lured by apps, websites via 'dark patterns'

August 07, 2025 6:34 pm

“False urgency” is an example of dark patterns used by digital platforms and apps to deceive, coerce, or influence consumers into making choices that are not in their best interest.

The Commission also noted that DHI Asian Roots was operating without a government licence to perform modern hair transplant procedures.

Delhi consumer court orders hair transplant clinic to pay Rs 6.3 lakh to man who saw 'not even 1% improvement'

July 03, 2025 10:57 am

The Delhi consumer court found that the hair transplant clinic was operating without a government licence to perform modern hair transplant procedures.

Live worm in biscuit: Consumer court directs Rs 1.5 lakh compensation to be paid to the woman by Britannia, chemist shop

July 02, 2025 2:38 pm

The BMC's Municipal Food Laboratory report of August 2019 had confirmed the presence of extraneous matter in the Good Day biscuits purchased by the woman.

Consumer court orders in favour of Surat businessman

January 05, 2025 1:13 am

The court also slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 on the bank and the car dealer for “harassment”.

National Consumer Rights Day 2024 Date, history, significance and theme All you need to know

National Consumer Rights Day 2024: Know the date, history, theme, significance, and more

December 24, 2024 10:58 am

National Consumer Rights Day 2024: Date, History, Significance, Theme: National Consumer Rights Day in India is annually observed on December 24th, highlighting the importance of consumer protection and fair trade practices.

The consumer court ordered Emami to pay Rs 14.5 lakh to the Delhi State Consumer Welfare Fund and Rs 50,000 as compensation to Jain, who had filed the case in 2013. It also ordered the company to pay Rs 10,000 to the complainant as litigation costs.

‘Fair and Handsome' lands in court, leaves Emami with Rs 15 lakh fine. Here’s the story of a 12-year-long battle

December 11, 2024 1:38 pm

The consumer court in Delhi previously also fined Emami in the same case in 2015 and that order was later set aside after an appeal.

Insurance firm told to pay Rs 1.35 cr to kin of consumer who paid premium within grace period before his death

October 28, 2024 9:21 am

Gaurav paid his premium for March 2021 on March 31, 2021, which was within the grace period. After falling ill with Covid-19 in April 2021, he was hospitalised, and on April 28, 2021, he passed away.

Karnataka consumer court penalises Dharwad-based institute for failing to provide distance education to teachers

October 20, 2024 4:42 pm

The Dharwad Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission directed Karnataka Correspondence Education to pay Rs 75,000 to one Bharti Bhavikatti, 41, an assistant teacher at a government girls high school in Dharwad