Flipkart's 'Latching-On' Feature Can't Be Used To Sell Counterfeit Products Or Mislead Gullible Public: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court directed e-commerce giant Flipkart to address complaints regarding counterfeit products being sold on its platform, particularly those utilizing the “latch-on” feature. This feature allows sellers to offer products under a listing without proper verification, leading to the sale of fake goods. The court ordered stricter measures to curb such practices, highlighting consumer protection concerns and the responsibility of e-commerce platforms.