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    Allahabad Bank to pay customer Rs 46,000 lost in unauthorised debits from account; RBI rules on customer liability for unauthorised transactions

    How to report unauthorized transaction in savings account: As per the guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), customers will bear limited responsibility in case unauthorized electronic transactions result in deductions from their accounts or cards. Let's take a closer look at the RBI regulations.

    Unauthorised transaction due to third party breach: Bank customer has zero liability, says HC

    The Bombay High Court ruled that customers have zero liability for unauthorized transactions caused by third-party breaches, directing Bank of Baroda to refund Rs 76 lakh to Pharma Search Ayurveda Private Limited. The court cited a 2017 RBI circular and the bank’s Consumer Protection Policy, highlighting that the deficiency lay not with the bank or the customer. The petitioners reported the fraud immediately, but the bank ombudsman initially rejected their claim. The court found no negligence by the petitioners and ordered the refund within six weeks.

    Greater transparency: No indemnity clause in NPA sale pact between banks and ARCs

    High-street banks and stressed asset firms in Mumbai adopted a 'model agreement' for selling loans but couldn't agree on 'indemnity'. Lenders can declare an account 'fraud' post-sale to ARCs. The industry body approved the Model Assignment Agreement and Model Trust Deed for adoption by banks, financial institutions, finance companies, and ARCs.

    Frauds by bank employees: Take these steps to ensure branch manager or any other employee does not run away with your money

    Fraud by bank employees: Many reports of bank employees defrauding customers of the bank. These are the cases where the bank and its customers both are the victims of fraud by the employee(s). In a recent judgement by the SC, it was said that banks would be held liable for criminal misconduct by its employees.

    Can Streedhan be used to repay husband’s debt?

    Smruti is protected under the law, which clearly defines streedhan, or property of a married woman. Her jewellery, as well as other gifts that she might have been given by her husband, parents or in-laws, are solely her property and she is free to use these in any way she thinks fit.

    Lok Sabha polls: Only 12 pc of candidates in fray in phase 5 are women, says ADR

    Low female representation in Lok Sabha polls, with 12% female candidates in the fifth phase. 23% candidates have criminal cases, including 18% with serious charges like murder and hate speech. Concerns raised over candidates' assets and educational qualifications.

    The Economic Times
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