Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act

Two consumer complaints were filed before the South Mumbai District Consumer Forum, and the opposite parties objected to the appearance of an authorized agent who was not an advocate. The High Court held that the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 permits parties to be represented by authorized agents and that this does not…

The New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (the Noida authorities) appealed against an order of the MRTP Commission directing it to refund the excess amount paid by Arvind Sonekar for a plot allotment. The respondent had earlier received a 1993 offer letter stating a rate of Rs.2750 per sq.mtr, which was not accept…

Trig Guards Force Ltd built about 50‑60 commercial shops in the Turbhe slum area, one of which pre‑dated the protected‑structure date under the Maharashtra Slums Clearance & Improvement Act, 1971. The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) issued a demolition notice for the shop without the mandatory 30‑…