Consumer Helpline Recovers Rs 45 Crore in 2025
India's National Consumer Helpline resolved over 67,000 complaints and secured refunds worth Rs 45 crore in 2025, with e-commerce leading grievances. Learn how to seek help.
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Telangana HC Rules Consumer Courts Can Hear Chit Fund Disputes
Telangana High Court upholds consumer forum's order for a chit fund company to pay a homemaker Rs 10 lakh, ruling such disputes are maintainable under consumer law. A landmark decision for middle-class investors.
India's Consumer Market Splits: Premium vs Value Segments
India's consumer market is undergoing a major split, with premium and value segments growing while the middle shrinks. Discover what's driving this trend and what it means for businesses.
Check Your ITR Refund Status Online: Step-by-Step Guide
Struggling with a delayed ITR refund? Learn why refunds get stuck and follow our simple guide to check your income tax refund status online via the e-filing or NSDL portal.
Karnataka Consumer Forum: Just 3 Cases Pending Now
Karnataka's consumer forum has drastically reduced pending cases to just three, a historic low. Read about the reforms and future plans for consumer justice.
National Consumer Day marked in Chandigarh with digital focus
Chandigarh celebrated National Consumer Day with a focus on online complaint filing and consumer rights. Advocates shared crucial tips for e-commerce, insurance, and cyber safety. Learn how to protect yourself.
How to Reissue a Failed Income Tax Refund: Complete Guide
Still waiting for your ITR refund? Learn why refunds fail and follow our detailed guide to raise a refund reissue request on the e-filing portal before the deadline.
US Consumer Confidence Drops Again Despite Strong Jobs
US consumer confidence fell to 89.1 in December, marking a fifth straight monthly decline. Despite a strong job market, fear and uncertainty are making Americans spend carefully. Explore the economic implications.
ITR Processing Deadline: CPC Must Finish by Dec 31, 2026
The Income Tax Department's CPC has a strict deadline to process ITRs. If missed, your filed return is deemed accepted. Learn how to claim your refund if delayed.
National Consumer Day: From Scarcity to Instant Gratification
On National Consumer Day, experts Jisu Ketan Pattanaik & Sumit Kumar Singh explore how digital convenience blurs the line between choice and manipulation. Read their analysis.
IT Refunds on Hold: Tax Dept Flags Mismatches in ITR Filing
Many taxpayers report receiving emails/SMS from the Income Tax Department stating their refunds are on hold due to discrepancies. The deadline to file a revised ITR for AY 2025-26 is December 31, 2024. Get clarity on the issue.
CERC's Strategic Reset on National Consumer Day 2025
Ahmedabad's CERC marked National Consumer Day with a new logo, website, and youth-led research. IAS Mona Khandhar highlighted Gujarat's digital grievance redressal. Read more.
Karnataka Consumer Justice: 3-Year Delays, Vacancies Plague Commissions
A Bengaluru resident's 3-year fight for a TV highlights systemic delays in Karnataka's consumer courts. With 50% posts vacant and cases pending for 5-6 years, activists demand urgent reforms for speedy justice.
ITR Refund Delays: Why Taxpayers Are Still Waiting
Many taxpayers who filed ITR in September for AY 2025-26 are yet to receive refunds. Learn the reasons for delays, how to check status, and the deadline for belated returns.
Digital Justice Spearheads National Consumer Day 2025
National Consumer Day 2025 champions 'Digital Justice' with AI-powered platforms like Samadhan and Grievance Redressal Assessment for faster consumer complaint resolution. Learn how tech is empowering Indian consumers.
Consumer Court Slaps Cigna TTK for Wrongful Claim Rejection
Noida's consumer court directs Cigna TTK Health Insurance to pay a ₹35,000 claim with interest for wrongly labeling it as fraud. The insurer failed to verify documents properly. #ConsumerRights #HealthInsurance
Limits of India's Consumer Protection Act, 1986
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, gave Indian consumers legal rights. But decades later, its promise remains limited. Explore the gaps in enforcement and the road ahead for consumer justice.
Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation for Water-Adulterated Diesel
Dharashiv consumer forum directs police petrol pump & BPCL to pay lawyer Rs 1.5 lakh after water-mixed diesel damaged his car. Details on the landmark order inside.
Consumer Forum fines HDFC Ergo for denying insurance claim
Dharwad Consumer Commission orders HDFC Ergo to pay Rs 2.19 lakh claim with interest, Rs 50k compensation for mental agony. Landmark ruling for policyholders.
Sundargarh consumer court fines store Rs 40k for double billing
A Sundargarh consumer court directed an electronics store to refund Rs 19,999 plus Rs 15,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 costs for negligence after a customer was charged twice for a mobile phone. Read the full story.
Justice G Radha Rani Heads Telangana Consumer Commission
Justice G Radha Rani appointed President of Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, becoming India's first woman to lead a state consumer panel. Read about her landmark career.
Insurer fined for denying claim over hospital paperwork delay
A Bengaluru consumer commission fined Aditya Birla Health Insurance for rejecting a genuine claim citing hospital's late intimation. The firm must pay Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and compensation.
ITR Refund Delay: Reasons for No Interest & Status Check
Still waiting for your ITR refund? Learn why delays happen, when you won't get 6% interest, and how to check your refund status online. Essential guide for Indian taxpayers.
UPCA Refund Rules for Abandoned India-South Africa T20
UPCA announces ticket refund process after excessive fog forces abandonment of 4th India vs South Africa T20I in Lucknow. Full details on eligibility and procedure inside.
UPCA to Refund Tickets for Abandoned India-South Africa T20I
UPCA offers full ticket refunds after fog cancels India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow. Details on online & offline refund process for December 20-22.
Fog Cancels India-SA T20I, UPCA Announces Full Refund
UPCA to refund all tickets after fog cancels 4th India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow. Details for online & offline refund process from Dec 20-22. Read for full instructions.
Ganguly Files Police Complaint Over Defamatory Remarks
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly files a police complaint in Kolkata against a football fan club head for making objectionable remarks. The complaint alleges defamation and threats.
Power Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Bengaluru Apartment Fines: Rs 3.3L Collected in 3 Months
A Bengaluru apartment association's collection of Rs 3.3 lakh as fines in three months sparks a formal police complaint. Details accessed by DH reveal the scale of the issue. Read the full investigation.
FIR Sought Against Nitish Kumar Over Hijab Video
A complaint has been filed in Lucknow against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and UP minister Sanjay Nishad over a viral hijab-pulling video. SP leader demands legal action. Details inside.
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