Keeping Pace with Legal Change
In this post the case of the Delhi High Court handling the deception around the Patanjali Chyawanprash advertisement is analysed in view of its legal precedent related to false efficacy claims and disparagement. It goes into the pace of development of commercial speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian constitution, the landmark cases which outline its extent and restriction in advertising.
The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld a Rs. 3.5 lakh compensation against Dr. Lal Path Labs. The ruling holds the lab liable for “deficiency in service” due to “grossly erroneous” test results that caused distress and unnecessary hospitalization. The judgment reinforces accountability for diagnostic errors.
In April 22, 2025, in a landmark case, the Supreme Court observed medical negligence conviction against Kamieni Hospitals but downsized the monetary award to 10 lakhs instead of 15 lakhs which struck balance between culpability of medical institutions and reasonable recompense to sufferers, a family.
On April 22, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered a strong judgement that confirmed medical negligence case against Kamieni Hospitals and awarded only 10 lakh rupees to the affected family out of the 15 lakh rupees claimed to maintain the balance between corporate liability of medical institutions and proper redress to the sufferers.
Specifically focusing on the “before monsoon sets in” condition that is included in trip policies, this article provides an analysis of the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Sohom Shipping Pvt. Ltd. v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd., which dealt with marine insurance disputes and the interpretation of ambiguous contract sections.
Although ride-hailing applications have revolutionized urban transportation, they have also generated problems about responsibility in situations where drivers behave inappropriately. In light of Indian law, this article investigates whether or not Ola and Uber can be held accountable for driver misconduct that occurs during trips. The investigation is based on judicial interpretations and different statutes.
