The Freelancer’s Guide to GST: Navigating Thresholds and Compliance
By Saniya Chaudhary Introduction One area that often confuses independent professionals is the Goods and Services Tax (GST). How do you find out if your services are subject to GST? How has the gig economy changed the nature of work in India, and what are the key legal and GST related responsibilities faced by freelancers? […]
Telecom, OTT, and Subscription Traps: How Consumers Can Opt Out
In the age of digital convenience, consumers across India routinely sign up for mobile plans, broadband connections, over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, and bundled subscription services with a single tap. What they often do not read — and what service providers rarely volunteer — are the clauses that quietly bind them to auto-renewals, opaque billing cycles, […]
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES vs. INNOCENT ADVERTISING: Where the Line Is
Introduction: The Paradox of Persuasion in Commerce Every act of commerce involves persuasion. The manufacturer who labels a product ‘premium quality,’ the retailer who announces a ‘massive 70% discount,’ and the service provider who guarantees ‘lifetime warranty’ are all engaged in the art of commercial persuasion. The legal question — deceptively simple in its formulation, […]
Are You a Smart Consumer? All You Need to Know About Basic Consumer Rights, Duties & Legal Protections
What Does It Mean to Be a Smart Consumer? Imagine receiving a faulty refrigerator after placing an online order. or making EMI payments for years on end for an item that never arrives on schedule. Due to their ignorance of their legal rights, many people suffer financial losses in silence. A smart consumer is not […]
Landmark Consumer Court Judgements That Changed The Law
How Judicial Decisions Shape Consumer Rights The consumer protection in India is not only influenced by the legislation, but it has also been influenced by the judicial interpretation. The judiciary has had a conclusive role in widening and enhancing consumer rights by making progressive decisions. The ambiguities have been clarified by the Supreme Court and […]