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Nearly 6 lakh cases pending in consumer commissions, over 860 posts vacant: Centre

September 04, 2026 11:40 am

When it comes to state consumer commissions, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh figured among the states with the heaviest caseloads during 2021-2025.

Photography studio gives AI photos instead of birthday shoot themes, man wins Rs 8,000

August 01, 2026 8:07 am

The Ranga Reddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission noted that the complainant allegedly paid for a 15-theme birthday photoshoot and received AI-generated images instead of originals.

Brand-new AC 'breaks down' within days, Hyderabad man wins over Rs 80,000 payout

July 28, 2026 8:05 pm

The consumer commission noted that the complainant allegedly bought a brand-new air conditioner from Reliance Retail that leaked water and stopped working within days of purchase.

Hyderabad man wins Rs 9,949 payout after provider fails to restore internet service

July 28, 2026 12:11 pm

The consumer commission noted that a Telangana man allegedly paid to reactivate his suspended internet connection but never got his service restored.

Installed 'faulty' lift for ailing wife, mother at home, man wins Rs 1.25 lakh payout

July 21, 2026 5:01 pm

Soon after installation, the lift allegedly began developing repeated defects, including failure to respond to commands, door malfunctions, alignment issues and electronic faults, the complainant alleged.

Downgraded from business class to economy, couple wins Rs 29,000 from Air India Express

June 22, 2026 4:01 pm

The consumer commission noted that the elderly couple booked six tickets of business class, but four of them were asked to sit in economy class.

Can you eat home food at a restaurant citing health? Mumbai court says no

June 17, 2026 5:32 pm

The Mumbai Suburban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed a plea from a woman who complained that a restaurant refused to let her mother-in-law eat home-cooked food on its premises.

After 9 years, MakeMyTrip settles 2017 dispute with Rs 2.73 lakh payout: Why apex consumer body closed case

April 30, 2026 5:46 pm

The top consumer body was hearing a first appeal filed by the company against a February 25, 2024 decision of the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission that had awarded compensation to the complainants.

Chandigarh man seeking Rs 15L, including refund for car due to its high speed alarm, denied relief

November 16, 2020 10:48 am

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission stated that the alarm was for the safety of the complainant as well as the other vehicles and pedestrians on the road and dismissed the plea of the resident.

Haryana Roadways to pay Rs 500 for deficient services

May 28, 2017 4:14 am

The forum said that since it has been proved that Haryana Roadways was deficient in rendering proper service to the complainant, the present complaint deserves to succeed.

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