Consumer Cases – Lawsharer

The Consumer Forum/Commissions have the power of a Judicial Magistrate of the first class

By Advocate Vikrant Pratap Singh Rajawat

The District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission, as the case may be if it is satisfied that the circumstances of any case so require, impose a sentence of imprisonment or fine, or both, for a term lesser than the minimum term and the amount lesser than the minimum amount, specified in the Act. The District […]

Distinction Between a ‘Contract of Service’ and a ‘Contract for Service’

By Advocate Vikrant Pratap Singh Rajawat

There is a distinction between a ‘contract of service’ and a `contract for service’. A `contract for service’ implies a contract whereby one party undertakes to render service e.g. professional or technical service, to or for another in the performance of which he is not subject to detailed direction and control and exercises professional or […]

ESI Service/Hospital Comes Under Consumer Protection Act

By Advocate Vikrant Pratap Singh Rajawat

The service rendered by the medical practitioners of hospitals/nursing homes run by the ESI Corporation cannot be regarded as a service rendered free of charge. The person availing of such service under an insurance scheme of medical care, whereunder the charges for consultation, diagnosis and medical treatment are borne by the insurer, such service would […]