Consumer Commission Orders Axis Bank to Refund Rs 1.17 Lakh Over Unauthorised UPI Debit
A Chandigarh man, Raja Sachdeva, reported a fraudulent Rs 97,000 UPI debit from his Axis Bank account in September 2023. After the bank allegedly failed to reverse the amount within the RBI-mandated 10 working days, a consumer commission found Axis Bank guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The commission ordered the bank to refund Rs 97,000 and pay Rs 20,000 in compensation and litigation expenses, noting the complainant acted promptly and did not authorize the transaction.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a consumer protection perspective focusing on the bank's alleged failure to comply with regulatory guidelines. The coverage centers on the consumer commission's ruling without political framing, reflecting a neutral stance emphasizing accountability and regulatory compliance rather than partisan viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is largely neutral to critical, highlighting the bank's service deficiency and the consumer commission's corrective action. The sentiment underscores consumer rights and institutional responsibility, without overtly positive or negative language, maintaining an informative and factual approach.
How 2 sources covered this story
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