Subscription contracts: new regime under DMCCA delayed ...
On 2 April 2026, the Indian government announced plans for secondary legislation under the Digital (contract-related) framework to introduce new rules governing consumer subscription contracts. The article suggests the rollout has been delayed and will be implemented through forthcoming secondary regulations that may change how subscription terms are structured and enforced.
AppleCare+ can be sold as an extended protection plan (sometimes bundled or administered alongside subscription-like billing/terms). New consumer-subscription-contract rules could affect Apple’s disclosures, contract terms, renewal/cancellation mechanics, refunds/termination, and complaint handling—particularly for plans sold on recurring billing. However, the excerpt does not confirm anything directly about warranties/insurance/extended protection, so impacts are plausible but uncertain until the specific secondary legislation text is released.
On 2 April 2026, the government announced plans for secondary legislation to bring in new rules governing consumer subscription contracts under the Digital ...
Country
India
Region
Africa, Middle East, and India
Discovered
8/2/2026
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English