Supreme Court grants States six weeks to respond to plea on disclosure of identity of shop owners
The Supreme Court of India has granted states and union territories six weeks to respond to a PIL seeking mandatory identity disclosure for shop owners. The petition argues that displaying registration and contact details is essential for consumers to seek legal redress under the Consumer Protection Act.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) granted six weeks to several States and Union Territories to respond to a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking directions requiring shop owners to display their identity, registration details and number of employees at their establishments to enable consumers to pursue complaints under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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