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Legal Updates 17 September 2026

Indian Courts Crack Down on Consumer Lapses and Financial Missteps

A series of recent Indian court orders have penalised major banks, financiers, airlines and regulators for breaches of consumer rights, setting fresh legal precedents. The rulings cover SBI's premium delay liability, Supreme Court bans on stealth vehicle repossession, Air India Express's mishandling of a bicycle, RBI mediation in the PayU‑bank fee dispute, Supreme Court directives on school menstrual hygiene, and additional penalties on transport fares and GST hearing procedures.

SBI premium delay – Uttarakhand State Consumer Commission orders SBI to pay Rs 2 lakh after a customer’s death due to a Rs 100 premium delay. Read more

Supreme Court repossession rule – Court bans stealth vehicle repossession without prior notice, overturning a High Court order and awarding up to ₹10 lakh compensation. Read more

Air India Express bicycle case – Airline held liable for mishandling a bicycle despite charging a special equipment fee. Consumer Commission orders compensation. Read more

Delhi HC RBI mediation – High Court asks RBI to mediate PayU‑bank interchange fee dispute, maintaining status quo on past transactions. Read more

Supreme Court menstrual hygiene – SC urges states to fix menstrual hygiene gaps in schools and orders surprise inspections. Read more

Other updates – Himachal road transport fare penalty, GST hearing rights clarification, Duroflex experience centre launch, and upcoming India Digital ADR Summit. Read more, Read more, Read more, Read more

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