Consumer Safety

Why 5G Smartphones under Rs. 20,000 are the Best Diwali Upgrade
This Diwali, consumers can embrace 5G technology affordably through top-brand smartphones under ₹20,000 and Bajaj Finserv’s Easy EMI offers.

Madras HC Asks Air India to Pay ₹35,000 After Hair Found in Meal on Colombo–Chennai Flight
Madras High Court rules Air India liable for passenger’s health issues caused by hair contamination, reducing compensation to Rs 35,000.

Senior Citizens in Haryana Duped of ₹1.5 Crore: Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Action Against Rising ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams
Supreme Court flags alarming trend of cyber fraud using forged judicial documents to coerce senior citizens.

Mumbai TV Actress Loses ₹6.5 Lakh in 7-Hour ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam by Fraudsters; Here’s How to Stay Safe
A TV actress in Mumbai was coerced into transferring ₹6.5 lakh after fraudsters impersonated police in a digital arrest scam.

Delhi Consumer Court Fines Amazon, Seller ₹70,000 for Sending Wrong Laptop and Denying Refund
The Delhi Consumer Commission ruled Amazon and seller liable for refund and compensation after delivering the wrong laptop.

Chennai Woman Loses Both Earlobes After ‘Herbal’ Beauty Treatment Gone Wrong; Parlour Fined ₹5 Lakh
Chennai-based makeup artist V Jayanthi lost both her earlobes after undergoing a so-called “herbal treatment” at Abbe Herbal Beauty Parlour in Arumbakkam, which applied a

Gurugram Man Duped of ₹73 Lakh by Bumble Match in Online Dating Fraud; Cyber Police Launch Probe
A trusted online relationship on Bumble turned into a high-value financial fraud involving fake trading apps.

CCPA Fines Drishti IAS ₹5 Lakh for Misleading UPSC Result Claims, Says Coaching Misrepresented Selections
The CCPA penalises Drishti IAS for concealing critical information and misleading aspirants with exaggerated UPSC result claims.

‘Won’t Wear Smart Ring Again’: Samsung Galaxy Ring User Hospitalised As Battery Swells On Finger
A popular tech influencer’s smart ring battery swells painfully mid-travel, causing emergency hospital care and missed flight.

Bengaluru Family Wins ₹12,000 Compensation After SpiceJet Flight Delay Disrupts Bhutan Trip
SpiceJet faces legal action and pays compensation after a long flight delay disrupts a family’s holiday.

India on Alert: Rising eSIM Scam Lets Fraudsters Drain Bank Accounts in Minutes; Here’s How to Stay Safe
A new eSIM scam is spreading rapidly in India, where cybercriminals hijack phone numbers via fake eSIM activation links, draining victims’ bank accounts in minutes

Hyderabad Retired Doctor Dies of Heart Attack After 70-Hour ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam, Duped of ₹6.6 Lakh
A retired Hyderabad doctor succumbed to a fatal heart attack following nearly three days of digital extortion and threats by cybercriminals posing as police officials.
Consumer Safety
- Awareness
- Safety
- Trust
Empowering informed and aware decisions on food safety, health, scams, and consumer rights to protect your well-being.