The Delhi High Court has ruled that e-commerce platforms are obligated to provide complete details of sellers, including their geographic address, customer care number, rating, and other feedback. This ruling is in accordance with the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. The court emphasized that while e-commerce platforms offer opportunities for small designers and enterprises, they should not be exploited to facilitate the imitation of products and infringement of intellectual property rights [16ad8f3d].
The ruling came in response to a suit filed by a retailer against the e-commerce platform Meesho.com and several unauthorized operators who were misusing the retailer's product images. The court issued an ex-parte ad interim injunction against the defendants and directed Meesho.com to reveal all available details of the sellers involved. Additionally, Meesho.com was ordered to display the geographic address of all sellers in the invoice published on its platform to enhance transparency and accountability [16ad8f3d].
This ruling highlights the Delhi High Court's commitment to protecting intellectual property rights and preventing the misuse of e-commerce platforms for IPR infringement. By mandating the disclosure of seller details, the court aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the e-commerce sector [16ad8f3d].
Foreign e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart have been accused of circumventing rules and laws in their pursuit of capturing the Indian market. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has alleged that these companies are resorting to unethical business practices and collaborating with mobile manufacturers to monopolize the sales of mobile phones through exclusive launches. The CAIT has written to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) seeking urgent action against Amazon and Flipkart for their anti-competitive practices [6f970591].
Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General of CAIT, emphasizes the need for decisive action against these companies and states that he will advocate for addressing this issue if elected as an MP. The CAIT's allegations highlight concerns about foreign e-commerce players exploiting loopholes and engaging in anti-competitive behavior in the Indian market [6f970591].
The Election Commission of India (EC) has asked Congress leader Jairam Ramesh to provide detailed information about his claim that Home Minister Amit Shah called 150 district magistrates (DMs) after voting for the Lok Sabha polls was completed. The EC has also requested the factual basis of Ramesh's information and the details of his public statement. The EC clarified that during the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, all officers are under the deemed deputation of the EC and report directly to it. The EC stated that no DM has reported any undue influence as alleged by Ramesh. The EC has asked Ramesh to share the details of the 150 DMs and the factual basis of his information by June 2, 2024, so that appropriate action can be taken. Ramesh claimed in a social media post that the outgoing home minister had called up DMs and collectors and had spoken to 150 DMs. The EC is yet to receive a reply from Ramesh [e5d21546].