A doctor can be held liable for negligence only when....: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said a doctor can be held liable for negligence only when there was no requisite qualification and skill, or a failure to exercise reasonable expertise during treatment.......

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

The Supreme Court on Friday said lawyers and professionals with 10 years of experience will be eligible for appointment as president and member of the state consumer commission and district forums.......

SC wants consumer forum vacancies filled in 8 weeks

The Supreme Court Wednesday expressed displeasure against the Centre for not filling up the vacancies in National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) despite making a commitment, saying......

Allow hybrid mode hearings, technology not judges' choice, SC tells HCs

Irked over the minimal use of technology, the Supreme Court on Friday said no high court in the country shall deny access to video conference or hearing through hybrid mode to lawyers and litigants......

SC clarifies on when you are NOT consumer of a bank

A person availing the services of a bank for 'commercial purpose' is not a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, the Supreme Court has said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The apex......

HDFC Bank has no love and respect for India: Court

The bank was rapped for not activating a debit card of a couple 'trapped in a foreign country' The HDFC Bank "has got no love and respect for India" as it put the country's reputation at stake by......

Maggi noodles ad: Amitabh seeks dismissal of complaint

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday sought dismissal of a complaint against him by a consumer rights' activist for promoting Maggi noodles, banned in some states in the wake of detection of high......

Lifestyle disease no reason to deny insurance claim, rules consumer panel

The apex consumer commission has asked LIC India to pay Rs 5 lakh to the kin of a deceased diabetes patient and made clear that insurance claims cannot be denied on the ground of common lifestyle......