Corporate Bodies purchase flats, cars, etc. for the use of their Directors. This latest decision of the National Commission dt. 8 July 2016 clarifies that such purchase does not constitute commercial use. http://cms.nic.in/ncdrcusersWeb/GetJudgement.do?method=GetJudgement&caseidin=0%2F0%2FOP%2F51%2F2006&dtofhearing=2016-07-08 NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION NEW DELHI CONSUMER CASE NO. 51 OF 2006 1. CROMPTON…
Pendency and Reduction of Complaints – Consumer Protection Act. There is a huge pendency of Complaints at all levels. It can be reduced if the Consumer Forums take a pro-consumer reconciliatory approach. In a recent case, the President of a District Consumer Forum heard the matter from all sides (even though it was not…
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital officials held for accepting Rs. 4-lakh bribe Monday 5, July 2016 A Complainant had approached the National Consumer Commission in New Delhi with grievances against the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai and the Commission had ordered the hospital to pay him compensation. Gajanan Bhagat (48) the medical superintendent…
Hindustan Times – Four held for attacking doctor with swords HT Correspondent | Updated: Jun 28, 2016 12:07 IST MUMBAI: Officials of the crime branch unit 4 have arrested four people on Monday for assaulting a Parel-based 43-year-old doctor at the behest of a local builder. According to police officials, six people assaulted Dr Naveen…
Jun 2, 2016 Justice H L Dattu, Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said: “NHRC is a toothless tiger. We painstakingly investigate human rights violation cases, sometimes in remote areas, with our limited resources. The evidence collected is put to forensic judicial adjudication by its chairman and members, who are former judges….
I came across an article detailing the demolition of some 100 houses in Hampi, Karnataka. I have taken up the matter with the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. They have acknowledged and numbered the Complaint. I hope and pray they will give appropriate relief to the poor villagers. My Complaint: 500 People Homeless & Starving…
It is understandable that in a function organised by the Ayurveda Practitioners, the Minister in charge of Ayush would praise the virtues of Ayurveda. But it is not comprehensible when the Minister’s pitch reaches insaneness. While inaugurating an Ayurveda research centre at Kolhapur, AYUSH minister, Shri Shripad Naik said: “Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems…
It is commonly believed that the State Medical Councils do not take any action against errant doctors for Medical Negligence because they belong to the same profession. The fact is that State Medical Councils do take disciplinary action. But like all legal processes, the procedure is a little complicated and time consuming. Of course, this…
Dr. Navin Kumar Gupta had taken loan from Capital First Ltd. He repaid the loan. But Capital First Ltd. over charged him. He sent emails and legal notice. There was no response. He filed a Consumer Complaint. The Consumer Forum directed issue of notice. Capital First immediately sent their representatives to Dr. Navin Kumar Gupta…
Dr Sitesh Roy of Mumbai professes to be a highly qualified doctor. I have already filed a Complaint against him with the Maharashtra Medical Council. But if you go through his degrees, you will find that of all his degrees, only one of his degrees – the MBBS – is recognized in India. If…
