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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.......

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a complaint filed by the family of former Chief Justice Of India J S Verma alleging he died because of medical negligence......

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held the lawyers do not come within the purview of Consumer Protection Act and cannot be sued for "deficiency in service" before the consumer......

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 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......

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the Union Budget for......

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......

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......

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

Consumers can easily file cases against e-tailers now.Tinesh Bhasin reports. While there has been a phenomenal rise in e-commerce, redressal of complaints was always been a sore area. For example,......

How courts protected consumers in 2010

With unrelenting consumerism throwing up varied schemes aimed at fleecing citizens, 2010 saw consumer courts enhancing their proactive role to protect people, often by even enlarging the ambit of......

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

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

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

SC wants consumer forum vacancies filled in 8 weeks

ATMs to loans: All eyes on the road for finance world

SC clarifies on when you are NOT consumer of a bank

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

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

How courts protected consumers in 2010

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