Consumer Protection (E-Commerce Rules), 2020: An Overview
The Department of Consumer Affairs has recently notified[1] the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce Rules, 2020) hereinafter referred to as the ‘Rules of 2020’ which are made applicable to (i) an e-commerce entity operating in India and also (ii) an e-commerce entity which ‘systematically offers’ goods and services to consumers in India. […]
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Overview and Key Highlights
Introduction The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (“New Act”) received the President’s assent on August 9, 2019 and has replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (“Old Act”). The Central Government appointed[1] July 20, 2020 as the date on which the following provisions of the New Act shall come into force. Section […]
COVID19: MCA Announces Relief Package For Indian Companies
Introduction COVID-19 has brought India to a standstill, with the Government of India announcing a country wide lockdown vide Order dated March 24, 2020 for 21 days which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. COVID-19 and the national lockdown have made regulatory compliances difficult for companies, more so […]