The Madras High Court has allowed bars and hotels to claim a refund of liquor license and privilege fees due to the impact of business, this decision may have significant effects on the business operations of establishments in the area, the ruling applies to those who have been affected and are seeking reimbursement for the fees they have paid

A consumer court has ordered HDFC Bank to pay Rs 50,000 for an erroneous CIBIL report, citing gross negligence in Kerala. The court found the bank liable for the error, which affected the individual's credit score, and ordered compensation for the distress caused.

The Bombay High Court has allowed Tata Capital to pursue arbitration against personal guarantors, a ruling that could have wider implications for lenders seeking recovery from personal guarantors. This decision was made by Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan on July 24 and may set a precedent for future cases involving arbitration and personal guarantors after the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code moratorium ends.

The Durg District Court has introduced Mediation 3.0 to the law campus, further strengthening the statutory framework for mediation in India, as per the Mediation Act, 2023, which aims to promote alternative dispute resolution and reduce the burden on the judicial system, this move is expected to increase the use of mediation in resolving disputes and provide a more efficient and cost-effective way of resolving conflicts

The Jammu and Kashmir Consumer Commission has directed New India Assurance to pay ₹9.95 lakh to a customer over an unsettled insurance claim. The amount was directed to be paid within 30 days from the date of the order, failing which the company will be liable to pay interest.