The hearing on the the Rs.640-crore class action suit filed by the Indian government against Nestle India , alleging unfair trade practices with regard to Maggi noodles was not heard at the apex consumer disputes forum on Friday. No reasons were assigned. Officials at the National Consumer Disputes ...

The Indian government has filed a Rs 640 crore class action on behalf of consumers with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) against Nestle India under section 12(1D) of the Consumer Protection Act.

Does the consumer’s right to be heard and redressed really exist in practice? NLSIU Bangalore students find out by using fairness creams, belly fat reduction gels, allegedly 24-hour-effective deodorants, and anti-dandruff shampoos, and then emailing the companies’ customer care departments asking so...