Apr
9
Interior design forced to pay Rs 1 lakh penalty for not completing the work promised, forcing the hiring of another firm
April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment
When you are setting up a new shop or a new business with clients / consumers coming to visit the office or location, there is a need to ensure that the place is attractive and gives a good appearance. Getting the design to be attractive is very important, and it is equally important that the [...]
Apr
7
Insurance company forced to provide insurance even when the disease was within a year of the policy (exclusion cause)
April 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment
How many times have you seen that the insurance policy by an insurance company comes with certain conditions, mentioned in the small print. These are various sections that the insurance company will not cover, including when the person is indulging in adventure sports, goes in for risky activities, or in the case of life insurance [...]
Apr
3
Bank fined for losing the property papers of a consumer, decision by National Consumer Forum
April 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
When you take a loan from a bank or a financial institution for the purpose of a house or a loan, the bank or institution would want to ensure that its ownership is retained till you pay off the loan fully. So, if you have taken a car loan, the RC papers says that the [...]
Mar
30
Police officer ordered to part-pay compensation for delay in filing a rape case
March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
In India, the law dictates that when a man starts a physical (sexual) relationship with a woman after giving her the assumption that he will marry her, and then goes back on his word later, the man can be accused of a rape of the woman and convicted of the same crime. This also stems [...]