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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Probe custodial torture of J&K cop, arrest culprits, SC tells CBI
NEW DELHI: Taking strong exception to a J&K police constable being subjected to barbaric torture by his colleagues at Joint Interrogation Centre in Kupwara, and being named as an accused to shield the perpetrators of the crime, Monday directed CBI to take over the case and immediately arrest the culprits. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also directed the Union territory govt to pay Rs 50 lakh as compensation to the victim. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the way in which the constable was tortured for six days in 2023 had shocked the conscience of the court and expressed lack of confidence in the UT police conducting an impartial probe, given that they tried to shield the perpetrators of the offence by naming the victim as an accused. "The injuries caused to the appellant during his illegal detention, particularly the complete mutilation of his genitalia, use of pepper/chilly powder and electric shocks on his genitalia, are grave reminders of the inhuman torture meted out to the appellant while detaining him illegally. The cumulative effect of all these facts is deeply shocking to the conscience of this court," the bench said. "The entire material collected in enquiry conducted so far, including all related documents, medical records, CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and case diary, shall be immediately handed over to the competent officer of CBI. The director, CBI, shall constitute a SIT headed by an officer not below the rank of superintendent of police to investigate this matter. The police officials found responsible for the custodial torture shall be arrested forthwith and not later than a period of one month from today. The investigation shall be completed within 90 days of the date of registration of the RC," SC ordered. The court said the case was a classic example of institutional abuse and perversion of the criminal justice machinery to shield the perpetrators while victimising the complainant. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It said the transformation of a torture victim into an accused through a concocted theory of attempted suicide, based on manifestly implausible medical opinion and glaring procedural violations, reflected institutional malice of the highest order. "This is not merely a case of investigative error or overreach; it is a calculated effort to fabricate charges, distort the narrative, and shield the real perpetrators of crime of custodial torture. The use of state machinery to invert the roles of victim and offender represents a grave subversion of the criminal process," it held. "... We hereby direct the UT of J&K to pay compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the appellant. The said amount shall be recoverable from the officer(s) concerned against whom a departmental proceeding shall be initiated upon conclusion of the investigation by CBI. CBI shall submit its status report to this court by Nov 10."
United News of India
a day ago
- Business
- United News of India
SC issues notice on PIL seeking display of seller details on consumer goods
New Delhi, Jul 21 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking enforcement of consumers' 'Right to Know' the identity and details of sellers and intermediaries involved in goods and services. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta sought responses from the Centre and all States within four weeks. The petition highlights that consumers must be informed not only about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standards, and certification of products, but also the full details of the distributor, dealer, trader, seller, and shop owner to enable effective redressal against unfair trade practices. It invokes Sections 2(6) and 2(9) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, read with Article 19 of the Constitution. It seeks directions to the Centre and States to ensure that all sellers display their registration or license details, including name, address, contact number, and employee strength, prominently at the entry gate on a board visible to any ordinary consumer. The petition emphasises that transparency about sellers' identities will deter fraud and misrepresentation, empower consumers to make informed decisions, and ensure accountability. It states, 'Right to Know helps consumers avoid falling prey to fraudulent or deceptive sellers who might misrepresent products or disappear after transactions.' Highlighting the importance of operationalising this right in both offline and online retail environments, the petitioner contends that lack of such information hampers consumers from filing complaints or seeking redressal for poor quality, adulteration, overpricing, or other exploitative practices. The PIL also refers to online marketplace rules mandating disclosure of details of high-volume sellers to ensure consumer safety and market transparency. It submits that consumer rights under Articles 19 and 21 include the right to be informed about the authenticity of sellers and the safety standards of products to protect health, safety, and fair market practices. The matter will now be heard after the Centre and States file their replies. UNI SNG SSP
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
SC seeks Centre, states' reply on PIL for seller transparency, online & offline
The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and states on a PIL seeking enforcement of consumers' right to know the identity and credentials of sellers, dealers, distributors and shop owners, both online and offline. This mandatory disclosure was required to seek redressal against unfair restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation in spirit under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 . Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing PGDM healthcare Data Science Design Thinking Project Management Technology Finance Data Science Healthcare Others MCA Cybersecurity Degree MBA Leadership Management others Public Policy Operations Management Product Management CXO Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details The Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta sought response from the various ministries, the Law Commission of India and all the state governments and Union Territories. The PIL filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay , a practising advocate, has sought a direction to the Centre and states to mandate the display of essential seller information, including registration, address, phone number and number of employees at their entry gates on a display board visible to an ordinary person. He also urged the court to order that that every consumer has right to know not only about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard, manufacturing date, expiry date and various certification of good and products, but also about the details of the shop owner, so as to seek redressal against unfair trade practices. Live Events "Right to Know" about distributor, dealer, trader, seller and shop owner was secured under the Consumer Protection Act and, therefore, every consumer has the right to access details of product, service as well as distributor and shop owner before making a purchase, Upadhyay said. This would help consumers to avoid falling prey to fraudulent or deceptive distributors, shop owners, who might misrepresent their product services or disappear after sale, purchase and money transaction, the lawyer said, adding that owner details were essential for filing complaints under Consumer Protection Act and for seeking redressal through consumer redressal fora. According to the PIL, the 'right to know' is rooted in Article 19(1)(a) and forms an essential part of the right to make informed decisions.
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Supreme Court issues notice on PIL seeking display of detailed info about sellers, service providers
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, all state governments and union territories administrations on a plea seeking enforcement of consumers' right to detailed information about sellers and service providers. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyaya seeking a declaration that every consumer has right to know not only about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard, manufacturing as well as expiry date and certification of goods and products, but also about the details of the distributer, dealer, trader, seller and shop owner to seek redressal against unfair trade practices, restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation. The plea also sought a direction that every distributor, dealer, trader, seller and shop owner display full details of registration or license, including name, address, number of employees and phone number at the entry gate in bold letters on a display board visible to an ordinary person. It said that the 'Right to Know' about sellers and service providers is secured under the Consumer Protection Act, read with Article 19 of the Constitution. 'Therefore, every consumer has the right to access details of product, service, as well as distributor, dealer, trader, seller and shop owner before making a purchase,' stated the plea. It added that 'Right to Know' is crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair and restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation. As per the petition, 'Right to Know' helps consumers avoid falling prey to fraudulent or deceptive distributors, dealers, traders, sellers and shop owners, who might misrepresent products/services or disappear after sale, purchase and money transaction. The petitioner claimed that while travelling to Haridwar, he found many motels, restaurants and eateries on the Delhi-Haridwar highway, which were not displaying their registration, owner's name, address and contact number, and this is happening pan India.
NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States Reply On Plea For Consumer's 'Right To Know'
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the states on a plea to declare consumers had a "right to know" about products aside from the details of distributors and sellers. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta sought the responses within four weeks. The petition filed by petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay said "right to know" was crucial for consumers to make informed choices and to protect themselves from unfair or restrictive trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation. The plea sought directions to the authorities concerned to ensure every distributor, trader and shop owner displayed details of registration, including name, address, phone number and number of employees at the entry gate in bold letters on a display board visible to people. "Right to know helps consumers avoid falling prey to a fraudulent or deceptive distributor, dealer, trader, seller and shop owner, who might misrepresent a product/service or disappear after sale, purchase and money transaction," said the plea, filed through advocate Ashwani Kumar Dubey. If a consumer has an issue with a product or service, the plea said, knowing details of the distributor, dealer, and seller was essential for filing a complaint and seeking redressal through consumer redressal fora. "When a distributor, dealer, trader, seller and shop owner are transparent about their details, it fosters a fair and competitive market where consumers can make informed choices," the plea said. The plea further argues that the the right to know empowers consumers to be informed or protected and to make choices when engaging in sales, purchases and money transactions. The petitioner underlined not only does the consumer have the right to know about quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard, manufacturing date, expiry date and BIS or FSSAI certification of the goods or products, but also the details of the distributor, dealer, trader, seller and shop owner.
