Govt’s proposed amendment in E-Commerce Rules: Overview
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has proposed an amendment the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. As
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E-Commerce
Govt sends notices to e-commerce firms for failing to show country of origin
The Central Government has sent notices to as many as 148 e-commerce players in the past three months. The notices
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Delhi government allows home delivery of alcohol
The Delhi government has allowed e-commerce platforms to undertake home delivery of alcohol, the Economic Times reported. On Monday, the
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Must disclose advertisements clearly: Influencer Marketing Guidelines
On Thursday, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), the self-governing authority of the Indian advertising industry, released the final
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Must appoint Nodal officer for e-commerce platforms: Amendment
In order to enforce compliance under the Consumer Protection (e-Commerce) Rules 2021, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has made it compulsory for e-commerce
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China fines Alibaba group $2.7 bn for anti-competitive practices
China has fined Alibaba Group a record 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion). The fine imposed is the highest ever in
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UK launches Digital Markets Unit to regulate anti-competitive practices
On April 7th, the United Kingdom launched a new regulatory watchdog, the Digital Markets Unit (DMU). The unit is to
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Reuters report corroborates complaint against Amazon: CCI
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had announced back in January, 2020, that it was investigating Amazon and Flipkart following
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Amazon prioritizes sellers on its marketplace, hurting small retailers
Small Indian retailers and trade associations have accused Amazon of foul play for years. They have maintained that Amazon prioritizes
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A Primer on Mediation in Consumer Protection suits
The new Consumer Protection Act, 2019, brings in many changes. One of the key changes is the introduction of mediation
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