India: Consumer Protection

The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment titled Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal vs. Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth and Ors. 2025 SCC OnLine SC 493, has held that the interim moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("Code") would not be applicable to execution of regulatory penalties imposed by courts or tribunals.

In a significant move to protect student interests, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued strict advisories to coaching institutes across India, directing them to adhere to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the newly introduced Guidelines for the Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector, 2024.

The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 was replaced by the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, following its introduction in the Lok Sabha by Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, the Minister of Food and Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs. This bill was presented on July 8, 2019.

In an important ruling in Godrej Projects Development Ltd. v. Anil Karlekar [2025 INSC 143] the Supreme Court examined the enforceability of forfeiture clauses in real estate agreements

The age-old adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," seems fitting for the recent legal tussle between Matrimony.com Ltd. and People Interactive...

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, global trade is facing new challenges to tackle unfair trade practices. One such challenge is to effectively tackle the embedded subsidies...

The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 was replaced by the Consumer Protection Act of 2019, following its introduction in the Lok Sabha by Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, the Minister of Food and Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs. This bill was presented on July 8, 2019.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been at the forefront of ensuring food safety and setting high standards for the food industry.

This bi-monthly newsletter provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments, advisories, and key judgments related to food safety and regulatory compliance in India.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched in 2015 by the United Nations as a global initiative aimed at eradicating poverty, safeguarding the environment, and promoting peace and prosperity for all by 2030, as outlined in the United Nations 2030 agenda.

As a part of a constant commitment to reform, the Central Government has been introducing changes aimed at making the legal profession transparent, fair and in alignment with the global standards.

The government of India's education vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 is to create an inclusive, high-quality education system for skill development and life abilities. India has 1.5 million schools, more than 8.5 million...