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Why Allahabad high court had to suspend a mayor's powers to get a corporator sworn in

Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal's administrative and financial powers have been suspended by the Allahabad High Court for nearly five months of non-compliance. The court ordered the suspension until the Mayor administers the oath of office to a duly elected Samajwadi Party corporator, Lalit Kishore Tiwari, despite earlier directives.

Is online trolling illegal in India? Here is where the law draws the line

Flight cancelled or delayed? Here is what the airline is legally required to give you

Bought something defective? Here is how you can take a company to consumer court

Indian consumers now have a streamlined path to justice for defective products and poor services. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, empowers individuals to file complaints with consumer commissions, bypassing lengthy civil court procedures. Cases are categorized by value, with online filing available, offering a swift resolution for grievances.

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