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PIL Filed in Delhi High Court Against Ticket Scalping  Ahead of Diljit Dosanjh's Concert A Public Interest Litigation (PIL)  has been filed in the Delhi High Court  highlighting the unethical and illegal practice of ticket scalping , which refers to the resale of event tickets at inflated prices. This PIL specifically relates to the upcoming concert of renowned singer Diljit Dosanjh . The case is listed for hearing before the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on Wednesday . The Allegations: Unethical Reselling Practices The petition has been moved by Rohan Gupta  through a team of advocates comprising Jatin Yadav , Daksh Gupta , Gaurav Dua , and Saurabh Dua . It highlights a growing concern about the exploitation of concert-goers through ticket scalping, which has become a widespread issue in India. This unethical practice leaves genuine fans at a disadvantage while resellers profit through significant price hikes. The petitioner references events such as the concer...

Supreme Court Upholds Exclusion of Advocates from Consumer Protection Act In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India declared that complaints alleging "deficiency in service" against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act).  Unique Nature of Legal Profession Recognized The court emphasized the unique nature of the legal profession, stating that it cannot be equated with other professions and therefore falls outside the purview of consumer protection laws. Bench Sets Aside National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Decision The bench of justices, Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, set aside a decision by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of legal services and the direct control exercised by clients over advocates' services. CP Act Intended to Protect Consumers from Unfair Practices The court's ruling emphasized that the CP Act, enacted to protect consumer...

Supreme Court's Firm Stance: No Room for Misleading Advertisements Supreme Court Rebukes Uttarakhand Government The Supreme Court issued a stern rebuke to the Uttarakhand government for its inaction against Patanjali Ayurved in a case concerning misleading advertisements. The court also refused to accept the apologies offered by Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna. Concerns Raised by the Apex Court A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah expressed concerns over the impact of misleading advertisements on unsuspecting consumers. The court emphasized the need for accountability, particularly for FMCG companies like Patanjali Ayurved. Directive to Uttarakhand Government The apex court directed the Uttarakhand government to take decisive action against officials who failed to act on complaints regarding Patanjali Ayurved's advertisements. It stressed the importance of sending a strong message to society about complying with court orders. Refusal to Accept Apology Desp...