I was cheated by an e-commerce seller delivering to Hubli, where do I file?

For e-commerce disputes in Hubli, you can file a complaint under Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999 before the District Consumer Commission where you reside or where the seller's registered office is located. The Karnataka High Court has upheld that online consumers have the right to choose the forum of their residence.

You must provide the order confirmation, payment proof, and screenshots of product description and seller details. The Karnataka High Court has held that e-commerce platforms can be held liable as intermediaries if they facilitated the fraudulent sale.

Under Karnataka Rent Control Act 1999, the commission may direct the platform to delist the seller and process a refund. In Hubli, you can also file a cybercrime complaint for online fraud.