Overcharging – News Analysis India https://newsanalysisindia.com The news you need to know, explained Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Why You Shouldn’t Charge Your Phone to 100%: The Real Reason https://newsanalysisindia.com/tech/why-you-shouldnt-charge-your-phone-to-100-the-real-reason/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/why-you-shouldnt-charge-your-phone-to-100-the-real-reason/ Do you habitually charge your smartphone to 100% every day? If so, this habit might not be ideal for your phone’s battery health. Constantly fully charging a phone gradually diminishes the lifespan of the battery. Let’s explore the correct way to charge a phone.

**Why Charging to 100% Causes Problems**
When a battery is fully charged and continues to remain plugged in, heat and stress within the battery increase. This gradually reduces the battery’s capacity. This is why many companies advise charging phones up to 80%.

**Maintaining Battery Safety**
It is generally considered safest to keep the battery charged between 20% and 80%. This range puts less stress on the battery, and the charge cycle completes more gradually, extending the battery’s lifespan.

**Companies Offer Charging Limit Features**
Brands like Apple and Samsung now provide battery health features, allowing users to set a limit to charge the phone up to 80% or 90%. This aims for the battery to perform better for longer, reducing the need for frequent battery replacements.

**Tips for Proper Charging**
Avoid charging your phone overnight. Always use the original charger and avoid charging in a hot environment. Charging should also be avoided if the phone is heating up. Frequent use of fast charging also impacts battery health.

]]> Smart Bazaar Fined for Overcharging on Tea Leaves, Ordered to Pay Customer 1000 Times the Overcharge https://newsanalysisindia.com/india/smart-bazaar-fined-for-overcharging-on-tea-leaves-ordered-to-pay-customer-1000-times-the-overcharge/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 http://newsanalysisindia.local/smart-bazaar-fined-for-overcharging-on-tea-leaves-ordered-to-pay-customer-1000-times-the-overcharge/ In Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, a smart bazaar faced repercussions for charging 3 rupees more than the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) on a 1-kilogram packet of tea leaves. Following a complaint, the District Consumer Commission heard the case. The commission has ordered the smart bazaar to pay the customer 3,000 rupees for overcharging by three rupees. The order mandates the bazaar to return the 3 rupees overcharged, along with 2,000 rupees for mental anguish, and 1,000 rupees for litigation costs, all within 45 days.

The incident involved 21-year-old Zayra Amina, a resident of Sarkanda, who purchased a 1 kg packet of Tata Agni Leaf Tea from Reliance Smart Bazaar on Cipat Road on April 15, 2025. The store charged 238 rupees, which was 3 rupees more than the MRP of 235 rupees printed on the packet. When the customer complained initially, no action was taken.

Subsequently, the aggrieved customer filed a complaint with the consumer forum. After hearing the case, the forum determined that the customer had been wronged. The forum then ordered the company to return the 3 rupees collected from the customer within 45 days. Additionally, the company was directed to pay a total compensation of 3,000 rupees, which included the 3 rupees overcharged plus compensation for mental distress and legal expenses.

The decision was delivered by a bench of the Consumer Commission comprising Chairman Anand Kumar Singhal, member Purnima Singh, and Alok Pandey. The District Consumer Commission stated that charging more than the MRP was not only unfair but also constituted a deficiency in service.

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