Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Can't Dismiss Compliant For Non-Prosecution, Obliged To Give Decision On Merits: Kerala HC
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Consumer Protection Act 2019 | State Commission Can't Dismiss Compliant For Non-Prosecution, Obliged To Give Decision On Merits: Kerala HC

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The Kerala High Court has ruled that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cannot dismiss a complaint for default or non-prosecution. The Court thus held that the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission is obliged to decide the complaint on merits, and cannot dismiss it on default or for non-prosecution. In the facts of the case, the petitioner filed a complaint on August 14, 2019 before the Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission against the office bearers of the Sreevalsom Educational Trust. The Court thus restored the complaint to file and directed the parties to appear before the Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission for its disposal as per law.

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Consumer Protection Act Protects Interest Of Consumers In “Business To Consumer Disputes”, Not For “Business To Business Disputes”, District Commission Thrissur
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Consumer Protection Act Protects Interest Of Consumers In “Business To Consumer Disputes”, Not For “Business To Business Disputes”, District Commission Thrissur

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thrissur presided by Sri. Ram Mohan R. dismissed a complaint filed by Astra Bio Science Ltd seeking refund from M/s Rita Pad Printing Systems for a machine that was not delivered even though the terms and conditions specified the delivery time as 70 days. The Bench held that the Consumer Protection Act was meant …

District Consumer District Redressal Commission Ernakulam Holds Byju's Learning App Liable For Deficiency In Service By Coercing And Harassing Complainant
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The District Consumer District Redressal Commission Ernakulam held Byju's Learning App liable for deficiency in service for coercing the Complainant into purchasing their services. Three weeks later, the Complainant was contacted again by the Opposite Party making persistent calls, asking him to make a further payment of Rs.16,000. Findings of the Commission On perusal of the evidence, the Commission observed …

Consumer commission has no power to interfere in KSEB’s assessment of unauthorised power use: Kerala HC
1 month ago

Consumer commission has no power to interfere in KSEB’s assessment of unauthorised power use: Kerala HC

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court has held that the consumer disputes redressal commission has no jurisdiction to interfere in the assessment made by a Kerala State Electricity Board officer to check unauthorised use of electricity under section 126 of the Electricity Act. The court made the ruling while quashing an order of the Malappuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission on a …

State Consumer Commission can stay order of district commissions: HC
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State Consumer Commission can stay order of district commissions: HC

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court has held that the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has the inherent power to stay an order of district commissions, subject to the condition that the appeal is duly filed after depositing the statutory amount as provided under the Consumer Protection Act. Dias made the ruling recently while disposing of a petition by a dentist challenging …

'Consumer Forum Members Must Be Paid Properly' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Decide On Suggestions For Pay, Increments
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'Consumer Forum Members Must Be Paid Properly' : Supreme Court Asks Centre To Decide On Suggestions For Pay, Increments

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently directed the Union of India to examine and take action on suggestions for minimum salaries, annual increment, and payment of arrears to Presidents and Members of State and District Consumer Commissions. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appointed as Amicus Curiae, has proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection Model Rules, 2020 to incorporate the following provisions – Presidents …

Consumer Commissions Have Inherent Power To Stay Execution Of Order Under Challenge On Appellant's Application: Kerala High Court
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Consumer Commissions Have Inherent Power To Stay Execution Of Order Under Challenge On Appellant's Application: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court observed that though, under the Consumer Protection Act, there is no provision to stay the execution of an order passed by the District or State Commission, the Commissions possess inherent power to stay the same. Entertainment of an appeal and stay of proceeding pursuant to order impugned in the appeal stands at different footings, at two …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round Up: December 2024
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Consumer Cases Monthly Round Up: December 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission NCDRC Holds Bajaj Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: Vasantiben Vs. Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd Case Number: R.P. Delhi State Commission Holds National Insurance Company Liable For Rejecting Claim Due To Bariatric Surgery Case Title: National Insurance Co. Ltd. Shanta Devi & Ors Case No: …

Consumer Cases Annual Digest 2024 [Part -I]
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Consumer Cases Annual Digest 2024 [Part -I]

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Supreme Court Medical Negligence | Supreme Court Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Patient Who Developed Hoarseness In Voice After Trainee Gave Anaesthesia Case Title: J. DOUGLAS LUIZ THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES VERSUS MANIPAL HOSPITAL | CIVIL APPEAL NO.1700 OF 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 134 The Supreme Court recently awarded Rs. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rejection Of A Surveyor's Report …

CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22
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CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 16 – DECEMBER 22

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Insured Cannot Assume Obligation On Part Of Bank To Renew Policy: NCDRC Case Title: State Bank of India Vs. R. Vishwanatha Pai Case Number: R.P. Haryana Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Haryana State Commission Holds Ansal Properties Liable For Delay In Possession, Orders Refund And Compensation Case title: Mrs. Neeru Bala Mahendru vs Ansal Properties & …

District Commission Misapplied Supreme Court's Ruling: Chandigarh State Commission Remands Sahara Prime City Case For Fresh Adjudication
3 months ago

District Commission Misapplied Supreme Court's Ruling: Chandigarh State Commission Remands Sahara Prime City Case For Fresh Adjudication

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The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh presided by Justice Raj Shekhar Attri and Mr. Rajesh K. Arya held that the District Commission has misapplied the decision of Supreme Court in Pinak Pani Mohanty vs Union of India as Sahara Prime City Ltd. was not party to that case. Contentions of the Appellant : The Appellant argued that the District …

CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 15
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CONSUMER CASES WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 9 – DECEMBER 15

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Purchases For Earning Livelihood Qualify As Commercial Purposes If Operated Solely By Others: NCDRC Case Title: M/S. Telangana Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Telangana State Commission Validates Builder's Claim of Outstanding Payments Case Title: M/s Narne Estates Pvt., Ltd. Adbul Rahim Case Number: F.A. Telangana State Commission Holds LIC Liable For Deficiency In Service Over Wrongful …

Chandigarh State Commission Holds New India Assurance Company Liable For Rejecting Insurance Policy Due To Unreliable Evidence
3 months, 1 week ago

Chandigarh State Commission Holds New India Assurance Company Liable For Rejecting Insurance Policy Due To Unreliable Evidence

Live Law  

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh presided by Justice Raj Shekhar Attri and Mr. Rajesh K. Arya held 'New India Assurance Company Limited' liable for rejecting the insurance policy of the complainant on the basis of unreliable evidence about alcohol consumption by the complainant. Brief facts: The complainant insured his Honda Jazz car for ₹4,80,000/- with New India Assurance …

Agent Does Not Come Under The Ambit Of 'Consumer' : Delhi State Commission
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Agent Does Not Come Under The Ambit Of 'Consumer' : Delhi State Commission

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The Delhi State Commission, presided by Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, Ms. Pinki held that an agent shares a relationship with the principal and this role is excluded from the definition of 'Consumer'. The complainant alleged deficiency in service and unfair trade practices by the OP, prompting him to file a complaint before the District Commission. Observations by the State Commission …

Kerala State Commission Upholds Order Against Reliance Insurance Company To Pay Treatment Expenses To Complainant
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala State Commission Upholds Order Against Reliance Insurance Company To Pay Treatment Expenses To Complainant

Live Law  

While upholding the decision of the Kasaragod District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, the Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising of Mr. Justice B. Sudheendra Kumar, Mr. Ajith Kumar and Mr. Radhakrishnan K.R. Previously, District Commission had held Reliance Insurance liable for the deficiency of service for not paying the claim of the complainant who had taken coverage of …

Ernakulam District Commission - Internal Dispute Mechanism Under MEDISEP Scheme Doesn't Bar Aggrieved Persons From Approaching Commission
4 months ago

Ernakulam District Commission - Internal Dispute Mechanism Under MEDISEP Scheme Doesn't Bar Aggrieved Persons From Approaching Commission

Live Law  

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam bench consisting of D.B. held that the existence of an internal grievance redressal mechanism under the Medical Insurance Scheme for State Employees and Pensioners does not exclude the Consumer Commission from entertaining the complaint. Background Facts Oriental Insurance argued that the complainant has not exhausted the grievance redressal mechanism provided under the Medical …

SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act
4 months, 1 week ago

SC reaffirms doctors’ accountability under Consumer Protection Act

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a request to revisit its landmark 1995 judgment, which had classified medical services under the Consumer Protection Act and held that healthcare providers, including doctors and hospitals, could be held accountable under the Act for service deficiencies. Considering the “sui generis ” nature of services lawyers provide in making the judicial system efficient, effective …

Onus To Prove Deficiency Lies With Complainant: NCDRC
7 months, 1 week ago

Onus To Prove Deficiency Lies With Complainant: NCDRC

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, held that the onus to prove the deficiency of service against the respondent lies with the complainant. The District Forum directed the finance company to hand over the possession of the vehicle to the complainant in the same condition as it was on the date of taking forcible …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 22nd To 28th July 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 22nd To 28th July 2024

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State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Goa Insurer Not Liable For Unreasonable Delay In Claim Intimation, Goa State Commission Dismisses Appeal Against Oriental Insurance Company The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Goa bench comprising Mrs Varsha R. Bale and Ms Rachna Anna Maria Gonsalves dismissed an appeal against Oriental Insurance Company, based on an unreasonable delay on the Complainant's part while …

Consumer Forums Can't Entertain Complaints Involving Allegations Of Embezzlement: NCDRC
8 months ago

Consumer Forums Can't Entertain Complaints Involving Allegations Of Embezzlement: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench of J. Rajendra dismissed a revision petition filed against the postal department pertaining to the confiscation of the Complainant's recurring deposit account due to allegations of embezzlement. Feeling aggrieved, he filed a consumer complaint before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Aligarh. Aggrieved by the District Commission's order, the Officials filed an appeal …

Consumer Cases Half-Yearly Digest: January To June 2024
8 months ago

Consumer Cases Half-Yearly Digest: January To June 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Medical Negligence | Supreme Court Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Patient Who Developed Hoarseness In Voice After Trainee Gave Anaesthesia Case Title: J. DOUGLAS LUIZ THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES VERSUS MANIPAL HOSPITAL | CIVIL APPEAL NO.1700 OF 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 134 The Supreme Court recently awarded Rs. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rejection Of A Surveyor's Report …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 8th To 14th July 2024
8 months ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 8th To 14th July 2024

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Supreme Court 'People Don't Purchase High-End Luxurious Cars To Suffer Discomfort' : Supreme Court Holds Mercedes Benz Liable For Faults In Vehicles The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld orders of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission granting relief to two companies who had purchased cars from luxury car company Mercedes-Benz for the use of their directors. Chandigarh Failure To Settle …

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024
8 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: June 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Limitation Period Under Policy Is Shorter Than Statutory Period For Filing Complaint, Unenforceable And Void: NCDRC Holds Oriental Insurance Liable For Deficiency In Service The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Subhash Chandra and Sadhna Shanker, held that the Consumer Protection Act 1986 provides a two-year limitation period for filing a complaint, and the …

Court Should Not Go Into 'Correctness' Of Prosecution Materials In A Petition To Quash Criminal Proceedings: Kerala High Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Court Should Not Go Into 'Correctness' Of Prosecution Materials In A Petition To Quash Criminal Proceedings: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

Kerala High Court has held that while Court is exercising its power to quash proceedings, the Court cannot examine the correctness or genuineness of the complaint. to quash criminal proceedings, the High Court would have to proceed entirely on the basis of the allegations made in the complaint or the documents accompanying the same per se. It has been further …

Failure To Ship/Deliver Product Despite Receiving Payment, Bangalore District Commission Holds Flipkart Liable
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Failure To Ship/Deliver Product Despite Receiving Payment, Bangalore District Commission Holds Flipkart Liable

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The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, Bangalore bench of B. Narayanappa, Jyothi N and Sharavathi S.M. held Flipkart liable for deficiency in services due to its failure to ship or deliver a product despite receiving payment and its failure to resolve the issue. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint in the Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up: 17th-23rd June 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up: 17th-23rd June 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Builder Cannot Force Buyer To Accept Possession After Significant Delays: NCDRC Holds Sushma Buildtech Liable For Deficiency In Service Case Title: Mahesh Gugnani Vs. M/S. Bangalore District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Failure To Provide Job-Hunting Assistance, Bangalore District Commission Holds Shine.Com Liable Case Title: Saurabh Kumar vs The Authorized Signatory, Shine.com Case Number: Consumer Complaint …

Medical Beneficiaries Of Railway Hospital Fall Within Definition of 'Consumer': Delhi State Commission Remands Matter Back To District Commission
9 months ago

Medical Beneficiaries Of Railway Hospital Fall Within Definition of 'Consumer': Delhi State Commission Remands Matter Back To District Commission

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The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench of Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal and Pinki held that the medical beneficiaries of the Railway Hospital fall within the definition of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. In response to the District Commission's decision, the Complainant filed an appeal in the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and argued that …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 27th May To 2 June 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 27th May To 2 June 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rejection Of A Surveyor's Report Must Be Due To Arbitrariness: NCDRC Case Title: United India Insurance Co. Ltd Vs. M/S. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Delay In Delivery Of Possession: NCDRC Holds Emaar MGF Land Liable For Deficiency In Service Case Title: Mohan Shyam Dubey Vs. M/S Emaar MGF Land Ltd. National Consumer Disputes Redressal …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 20th To 26th May 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 20th To 26th May 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Alerting Insurer About Renewal Of Insurance Is Bank's Responsibility: NCDRC Holds Syndicate Bank Liable For Deficiency In Service Case Title: Bank Manager, Syndicate Bank Vs. Ishwar Dayal The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, held Syndicate Bank liable for deficiency in service and held that it is the responsibility of …

Consumer And Criminal Proceedings Are Distinct From Each Other with Respective Jurisdictions: NCDRC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Consumer And Criminal Proceedings Are Distinct From Each Other with Respective Jurisdictions: NCDRC

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, held that the compensation granted by the consumer commission is not akin to a criminal sentence or punishment. Unlike criminal courts, which demand proof beyond a reasonable doubt for culpable offenses, consumer complaints about service deficiencies or unfair trade practices operate under different legal standards. Criminal courts operate …

Supreme Court Posts Pleas Regarding Validity OF Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Of Members Next Week For Disposal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Posts Pleas Regarding Validity OF Consumer Protection Rules On Appointment Of Members Next Week For Disposal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, ordered that it will hear a batch of an appeals against the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Bombay High Court which struck down Rule 6 of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020, next week. The quashed Rule prescribed two members from the State bureaucracy and only one member from the judiciary on the Selection Committee that …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 6th to 12th May 2024
10 months ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 6th to 12th May 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Consumer Protection Act 1986 | Onus Of Proving That Service Was Availed For 'Commercial Purpose' Is On Service Provider : Supreme Court Case Title: SHRIRAM CHITS PRIVATE LIMITED EARLIER KNOWN AS SHRIRAM CHITS PVT. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Suppression Of Material Facts Makes Policy Voidable At Option Of Insurance Company, NCDRC Dismisses Revision Petition Against Bajaj Allianze …

No Case Under Consumer Protection Law Against Lawyers, Says SC
10 months ago

No Case Under Consumer Protection Law Against Lawyers, Says SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that lawyers did not come under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act and hence could not be tried for "deficiency in service" before consumer courts. The top court said the very purpose and object of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 as re-enacted in 2019 was to provide …

The National Commission Cannot Interfere With The Concurrent Findings Of Lower Forum Unless There's Evidence Of Legal Misconduct: NCDRC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The National Commission Cannot Interfere With The Concurrent Findings Of Lower Forum Unless There's Evidence Of Legal Misconduct: NCDRC

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by AVM J. Rajendra, held that the National Commission can only intervene in cases if it finds that the State Commission has acted beyond its jurisdiction and failed to exercise its jurisdiction. Observations by the Commission The Commission observed that according to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, revision under section 58 confers limited …

Ernakulam District Commission Holds Flipkart Liable For Non-disclosure Of Seller Information As Mandated By E-Commerce Rules 2020
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ernakulam District Commission Holds Flipkart Liable For Non-disclosure Of Seller Information As Mandated By E-Commerce Rules 2020

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam bench comprising D.B. V and Mrs. Sreevidhia T.N held Flipkart liable for failure to disclose seller information, as mandated under Rule 5 of the Consumer Protection Rules, 2020. Consequently, feeling aggrieved, the Complainant approached the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam, Kerala and filed a consumer complaint against Flipkart and Zest Money. Observations …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 25th to 31st March, 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 25th to 31st March, 2024

Live Law  

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Damages Involving Motor Vehicles Must Be Adjudicated By Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, Consumer Forums Do Not Have Jurisdiction: NCDRC The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Mr Justice Sudip Ahluwalia reiterated that Consumer Fora do not have the jurisdiction to entertain claims/damages involving motor vehicles. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VII, Southwest Delhi Lack Of …

Kerala State Commission Holds Kerala Chamber Of Commerce and Industry Liable For Unilateral Cancellation Of Home Buyer Agreement
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala State Commission Holds Kerala Chamber Of Commerce and Industry Liable For Unilateral Cancellation Of Home Buyer Agreement

Live Law  

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala bench comprising Mr Ajith Kumar and Sri Radhakrishnan K.R. held the Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry liable for deficiency in service for unilaterally cancelling the buyer agreement of the Complainant and for ignoring his legitimate requests. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint in the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26th February to 3rd March 2024
1 year ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26th February to 3rd March 2024

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State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttar Pradesh U.P. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission – I, Hyderabad Recurring Defects In Newly Purchased Laptop, Hyderabad District Commission Orders Lenovo To Refund Purchase Amount And Pay Compensation The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission – I, Hyderabad bench comprising B. Uma Venkata Subba Lakshmi and C. Lakshmi Prasanna held Lenovo India liable for deficiency …

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: February 2024
1 year ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: February 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Medical Negligence | Supreme Court Awards Rs 10 Lakh Compensation To Patient Who Developed Hoarseness In Voice After Trainee Gave Anaesthesia Case Title: J. DOUGLAS LUIZ THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES VERSUS MANIPAL HOSPITAL | CIVIL APPEAL NO.1700 OF 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 134 The Supreme Court recently awarded Rs. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad Hyderabad District Commission Holds …

Delhi State Commission Dismisses Complaint Based On Involvement Of Complex Questions Of Law And Fact, Sets Complainant At Liberty To Approach Civil Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi State Commission Dismisses Complaint Based On Involvement Of Complex Questions Of Law And Fact, Sets Complainant At Liberty To Approach Civil Court

Live Law  

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi bench comprising Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, Ms Pinki and Mr J.P. Agrawal dismissed a complaint against M/s Angel Broking Limited and gave the option to the Complainant to approach the appreciate civil court. The State Commission observed that the complaint involved complex questions of law and fact, which are better suited for resolution …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up; 22nd January To 4th February 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up; 22nd January To 4th February 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission National Consumer Commission Holds Raheja Developers Limited for Deficiency in service The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission presided by Justice A.P. Liable For Unfair Trade Practice The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kullu bench comprising Purender Vaidya and Pooja Gupta held HDFC Life Insurance Company liable for deficiency in services for falsely repudiating the claim. …

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: January 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: January 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission National Consumer Commission Holds Raheja Developers Limited for Deficiency in service The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission presided by Justice A.P. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jind Failure To Pay Insured Crop Damage, Jind District Commission Holds Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Liable For Deficiency Of Service The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jind bench comprising …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up: 8th To 14th January 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round Up: 8th To 14th January 2024

Live Law  

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Supertech Realtor Held Liable For Delayed Possession: NCDRC Orders Complete Refund Along With 50,000/- As Costs The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra as presiding member has allowed a consumer complaint against Supertech Realtor Pvt Ltd. for failing to deliver possession of a booked unit at 'Super Nova' project in Noida …

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-IV
1 year, 2 months ago

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-IV

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DISTRICT CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSIONS Manufacturers Intentionally Withholding Necessary Spare Parts Of Products Unfair Trade Practice: Kerala Consumer Forum Case Title: Cdr. Defective Hearing Aid Device, Lack Of Cooperation, Ernakulam District Commission Orders Dwani Hearing Air Centre To Refund Amount, Pay Compensation And Legal Costs Case: Krishnaraj S Vs Dwani Hearing Aid Centre The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 25th December To 31st December 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 25th December To 31st December 2023

Live Law  

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi Concurrent Finding On Facts, NCDRC Dismisses New India Assurance Co.'S Revision Petition, Directs To Pay Fire Claim Case Title: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs M/S M.R. Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kerala Ernakulam District Commission Holds Lenovo Liable For Deficiency In Service Case Title: Selvan T.K. Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal …

Arbitration Clauses Do Not Bar Consumer Commissions' Jurisdiction, NCDRC Allows Complaint Against Jai Prakash Associates Ltd.
1 year, 3 months ago

Arbitration Clauses Do Not Bar Consumer Commissions' Jurisdiction, NCDRC Allows Complaint Against Jai Prakash Associates Ltd.

Live Law  

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi bench comprising Mr Ram Surat Ram Maurya and Bhartkumar Pandya held Jai Prakash Associates Ltd. and its subsidiary, Jaypee Sports Int. Further, the Builder's defence that the agreement had an arbitration clause was rejected as it was held that Consumer Forum's remedies stand in addition to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-up: 27th November to 3rd December 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-up: 27th November to 3rd December 2023

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Bombay High Court Electricity Connection On Particular Address Not Proof Of Ownership, Legality Of Construction: Bombay High Court Case Title: High Court On Its Own Motion v. State of Maharashtra through Principal Secretary & Ors., Suo Motu Writ Petition No.2/2023 A division bench of Justices Gautam S Patel and Kamal Khata of the Bombay High Court has held that an …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: October 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: October 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court Consumer Disputes Are Non-Arbitrable, Consumers Can't Be Compelled Into Arbitration: Supreme Court Case Title: M. Hemalatha Devi & Ors V. B. Udayasri, Civil Appeal Nos.6500-6501 of 2023, Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 902 The Supreme Court recently held that consumer disputes are non-arbitrable disputes and that a party cannot be compelled into arbitration just because they are a signatory to …

Misuse Of Consumer Protection Act Can’t Be Allowed, Namakkal District Commission Imposes Rs. 20k Penalty On The Complainant For Filing Vexatious Complaint
1 year, 5 months ago

Misuse Of Consumer Protection Act Can’t Be Allowed, Namakkal District Commission Imposes Rs. 20k Penalty On The Complainant For Filing Vexatious Complaint

Live Law  

Recently, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Namakkal bench comprising of Dr Thiru v. Ramaraj and Thiru A.S. Rathinasamy imposed Rs. Aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint in the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Namakkal. Upon reviewing the evidence and statements, the District Commission found that the complainant had indeed visited the post office and completed the transactions, including …

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