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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Government Issues Rules for Influencers, Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Penalty for Not Disclosing 'Material' Interest
The government has now made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action, including ban on endorsements. Launching these guidelines at a press conference, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said the guidelines have been iss...
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Consumer Affairs Ministry Says Will Develop Framework to Protect Online Consumers From Fake Reviews
Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) says will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest. It will develop these frameworks after studying the present mechanism being followed by the e-commerce entities in India and best practices available globally.
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Top Consumer Court Accepts Government's Rs 640-Crore Suit Against Maggi
The top consumer court today accepted the government's Rs 640-crore suit against Nestle for its alleged unfair trade practices pertaining to Maggi instant noodles and posted the next date of hearing for September 30.
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Maggi Controversy: Government Drags Nestle to Consumer Court Over Unfair Trade Practice
Clamping down further on Nestle over Maggi issue, government has dragged it to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) for "unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements" and may seek financial penalties among other actions.
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Government Issues Rules for Influencers, Up to Rs. 50 Lakh Penalty for Not Disclosing 'Material' Interest
The government has now made it mandatory for social media influencers to disclose their "material" interest in endorsing products and services and violations can attract strict legal action, including ban on endorsements. Launching these guidelines at a press conference, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said the guidelines have been iss...
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Consumer Affairs Ministry Says Will Develop Framework to Protect Online Consumers From Fake Reviews
Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) says will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest. It will develop these frameworks after studying the present mechanism being followed by the e-commerce entities in India and best practices available globally.
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Top Consumer Court Accepts Government's Rs 640-Crore Suit Against Maggi
The top consumer court today accepted the government's Rs 640-crore suit against Nestle for its alleged unfair trade practices pertaining to Maggi instant noodles and posted the next date of hearing for September 30.
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Maggi Controversy: Government Drags Nestle to Consumer Court Over Unfair Trade Practice
Clamping down further on Nestle over Maggi issue, government has dragged it to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) for "unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements" and may seek financial penalties among other actions.
