India’s top consumer court refused to condone the delay in filing an appeal after the appellant failed to show compelling reasons for the tardiness.
Category: Legal
Kurnool Consumer Commission Holds HDFC Life Must Honor 50 Lakh Claim as Policy Ambiguity Favors Insured
The district consumer commission applied the doctrine of contra proferentem to hold that vague policy language must be interpreted against HDFC Life.
Bengaluru Consumer Commission Dismisses Cosmetic Treatment Complaint Against Oliva Clinic for Lack of Evidence
The commission found no medical expert had testified to support the negligence allegation and dismissed the complaint against Oliva Clinic.
Delhi Consumer Commission Reverses Mediclaim Order as Consumer Fails to Rebut Insurance Investigator’s Report
Delhi’s State Consumer Commission set aside a favorable mediclaim ruling after the claimant presented no counter-evidence to the insurer’s investigator.
Supreme Court of India Hears Multiple Civil Appeals on June 11 Including Gaurav Mehla vs State of Haryana
The Supreme Court listed and heard several civil appeals on June 11 2026 including the Gaurav Mehla vs Haryana case diarized at number 44667.
Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing on NLRB Nominees James Macy and David Prouty
The US Senate committee heard nominations for two NLRB members with Macy’s confirmation potentially shifting the board’s balance toward management.
DOJ Opinion Letter Questions the Legal Basis of Disparate Impact Discrimination in US Employment Law
The US Department of Justice issued a legal opinion questioning whether disparate impact theory is a valid basis for employment discrimination claims.
US Senate HELP Committee Vote on NLRB Nominees Expected Shortly After June 9 Hearing
Senate confirmation vote on NLRB nominees is expected within days after the June 9 committee hearing with the balance of the board at stake.
New Harish Rana v Union of India Ruling Extended Passive Euthanasia Framework to Include Tube Feeding
In a March ruling the Supreme Court held that tube feeding constitutes medical treatment and may be withdrawn under the passive euthanasia framework.
Delhi High Court Refuses Suo Motu Contempt Over Social Media Criticism of Saket Court Judge
The Delhi HC rejected a request from Senior Advocate Percival Billimoria to initiate contempt proceedings over online posts targeting a Saket Court judge.