National Consumer Commission

2nd Aug, 2020

Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – at a glance

I. Consumer Protection Act, 2019- The new Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has come into force on 20th July, 2020. The key features include: • Broadening of the definition of Consumer by including any person who […]
2nd Aug, 2020

SC directs NCDRC to pronounce judgment in a matter which was “reserved for judgment” from 24 October 2019

In an order dated 29.07.2020, the Supreme Court of India directed Hon’ble National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to take necessary steps for the pronouncement of judgment expeditiously in EA No. 281/2018 wherein the matter was […]
27th Jan, 2020

Consumer Commission can appreciate additional evidence on record at the stage of appeal and revision

National Commission in the matter of Branch Manager, Universal Sompo General Insurance Company vs. Didwania Exim Pvt Ltd. & Ors. (RP No. 533 of 2019), decided on 21.01.2020, has opined that additional evidence/ documents can […]