In a landmark ruling the Kerala HC confirmed that cooperative society members are entitled to consumer protection remedies for unrecovered deposits.
Tag: judiciary
NCDRC Dismisses Appeal Filed 179 Days Late Finding No Sufficient Cause Demonstrated by Appellant
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.
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.
Kerala High Court Rules Creditors Can Recover Deposits from Cooperative Societies Under Consumer Protection Act
Kerala HC held that cooperative society members can use the Consumer Protection Act to recover deposits from financially distressed societies.
Bengaluru Consumer Commission Dismisses Oliva Clinic Cosmetic Treatment Case for Lack of Expert Evidence
The Commission ruled that no expert medical evidence was presented to substantiate the negligence claim against Oliva Clinic.
Delhi High Court Refuses to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Over Social Media Posts Targeting Saket Court Judge
The Delhi HC declined to act suo motu over online criticism of a Saket Court judge who had stayed an FIR against commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra.
Madras High Court Issues Notice on Petition Challenging Home Ministry Order on National Song Protocol
Madras HC issued notice challenging a MHA order about the sequence in which the National Song and Anthem are played at state ceremonies.
No dedicated framework to prevent student suicides says Supreme Court-appointed panel
The Supreme Court-appointed task force revealed 65% of surveyed higher education institutions in India provide no mental health support.