Top Consumer Rights Judgments – May 2025 | LegalWiki
Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings Advancing Consumer Rights
In May 2025, the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India delivered landmark judgments that strengthened protections for consumers . These rulings addressed complaints against defective goods , consumer safety and protection from ineffective services.
Absence of Train Ticket Doesn’t Bar Compensation for Railway Death: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the absence of a train ticket on a deceased passenger does not automatically disqualify their family from receiving compensation. Read More
UP Consumer Commission Stops Bar “Chica Loca by Sunny Leone” in Residential Complex Over Safety Concerns
The Uttar Pradesh Consumer Court has halted the construction and operation of “Chica Loca by Sunny Leone,” a bar and restaurant, inside the Experion Capital residential complex in Lucknow. Read More
No Right to Free Gravy with Parotta and Beef Fry: Kerala Consumer Forum
The District Consumer Court, Ernakulam, has held that a restaurant is not legally or contractually bound to serve free gravy with beef fry and parotta. Read More
Consumer Court Fines Travel Club Fails to Book Maharashtra Tour, Asked to Refund ₹1.6 Lakh with Fine
The Ghaziabad District Consumer Forum directed Tag Vacation Club to refund ₹1.6 lakh and pay a ₹5,000 fine for failing to arrange a Maharashtra pilgrimage tour requested by members Shrishti and Ankit Gupta.Read More
Consumer Court Held Amazon Liable for ₹40K for Failing to Deliver ₹100 Rakhi
The Mumbai District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Amazon to compensate a customer ₹40,000 for failing to deliver a ₹100 'Motu Patlu Kids Rakhi' ordered in August 2019. Read More
Bhopal Restaurant Fined ₹8,000 Over Charing GST ₹1 GST Over MPR on Water Bottle
The Consumer Forum has directed a Bhopal restaurant to pay ₹8,000 in compensation for illegally charging ₹1 as GST on a ₹20 water bottle, violating MRP norms. Read More
Advocate Filed Consumer Complaint Against Gucci Over Defective Shoes, Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation
A Mumbai-based advocate has filed a complaint before the Consumer court against luxury fashion brand Gucci, alleging serious injuries due to defective footwear purchased on March 6, 2024.Read More
NHRC Seeks Report from Kerala Over Poor Prison Education Facilities
The NHRC has taken a suo motu cognizance over the inadequate infrastructure and staff shortages that are obstructing prisoners' access to education. Read More
Supreme Court: Doctors Should Prescribe Only Generic Medicines, Not Branded Medicines
The Supreme Court, while hearing a petition by the Federation of Medical & Sales Representatives Association of India (FMRAI), examined the issue of pharmaceutical companies bribing doctors to promote costly drugs. Read More
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