Duke Energy must refund a 90.5 million overcharge tied to 2024 hurricane recovery costs, affecting millions of US households. Regulators found nearly 1 billion was collected, while about 915.3 million was actually spent on restoration. Starting June billing cycles, the refund will automatically lower electricity rates without customer action, delivering modest summer savings.
Jaguar Land Rover India has been ordered by Uttarakhand’s Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to refund Rs 1.65 crore to a buyer in Roorkee. The panel found manufacturing defects, unauthorized structural changes, and performance that didn’t match advertised claims—calling it deceptive and unfair trade practice. The company must refund and return the vehicle.
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In a 2025 decision, India’s Supreme Court backed a land buyer after a seller concealed an existing mortgage during the transaction. The court held that when property encumbrances are fraudulently hidden, the buyer is entitled to a full refund of the deposit. The ruling reinforces that prospective buyers must verify title and mortgage status before paying or registering.
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