Consumer Case Weekly Round-Up: 18th September 2023 – 23rd September 2023
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Consumer Case Weekly Round-Up: 18th September 2023 – 23rd September 2023

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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution In an official government notification issued on September 19th, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has announced an outstanding achievement in resolving consumer cases by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I Unilateral Payment Demands Amount to Unfair Trade Practice, Chandigarh District Commission Holds Indian Railway Welfare Organization Liable Case Title: Shyam Sunder Garg vs. Indian Railway Welfare Organization Recently, the Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I bench comprising Pawanjit Singh, Surjeet Kaur and Suresh Kumar Sardana has directed the Indian Railway Welfare Organization to pay Rs 30,000 to the complainant for charging extra amount after the booking of the flat property. Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Case Title : Pragati Bhatt vs. OLA Cabs Recently, the Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising Pawanjit Singh and Suresh Kumar Sardana held OLA Cabs liable for deficiency of service and unfair trade practices for overcharging excess fare of Rs 3,101 from the complainant who booked a ride from Jindal University to Chandigarh. Thane District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Case Title : Diliprao D Mohite vs. M/s Star Health and Allied Insurance co Ltd Recently, the Thane District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising V.C. Ludhiana District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Case Title : Raj Kumar vs M/s Cholamangalam Investment & Finance Co.Ltd Recently, the Ludhiana District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising of Sanjeev Batra, Jaswinder Singh and Monika Bhagat held Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co. Ltd, a finance company based in Chennai, liable of using forceful recovery agents for repossession of complainant’s Maruti Swift Desire Car without giving any prior notice.

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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 & …

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

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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 …

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 8
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REAL ESTATE WEEKLY ROUND UP: DECEMBER 2 – DECEMBER 8

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Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority Haryana RERA Directs Anant Raj Builders To Pay Interest, Execute Conveyance Deed In Favor Of Homebuyer Case – Mohit Bansal Versus M/s. Delhi State Commission Failure To Meet Contractual Obligations: Delhi State Commission Holds TDI Infrastructure Liable For Deficiency In Service Case Title: Mr. Raman Singla Vs. TDI Infrastructure Ltd Case Number: C.C. 875/2018 The …

Can NCDRC Technical Member Sitting Singly Preside Over Bench? Supreme Court To Consider
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Can NCDRC Technical Member Sitting Singly Preside Over Bench? Supreme Court To Consider

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The Supreme Court recently stayed proceedings in a consumer case pending before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, on challenge to an order passed therein by a Technical Member alone.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sandeep Mehta granted stay upon hearing Senior Advocate Trideep Pais for the appellant, who contended that the impugned order suffered from the vice of. …

Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]
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Arbitration Weekly Round-Up [25th November To 1st December, 2024]

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Supreme Court S.29A Arbitration | 'Sufficient Cause' To Extend Time For Award Should Be Interpreted To Facilitate Effective Dispute Resolution : Supreme Court Case Title: M/S AJAY PROTECH PVT. 34078 of 2023 The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Arif S. Doctor has held that Section 9 of the A&C Act is not the correct mechanism to obtain relief against …

Anantapur District Commission Holds Shriram General Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Of Valid Claim
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Anantapur District Commission Holds Shriram General Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Of Valid Claim

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Anantapur bench of Smt. D. Grace Mary and Sir B. Gopinath held 'Shriram General Insurance Company Limited' liable for deficiency in service for its failure to settle a valid claim amount assessed under IRDA approved survey findings. Observations of the Commission: The District Commission observed that the Insurance Company had appointed an IRDA-approved surveyor …

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

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

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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 …

Bihar State Commission Holds Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation of Valid Claim
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Bihar State Commission Holds Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation of Valid Claim

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The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Bihar bench of Gita Verma and Md. Shamim Akhtar held Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. liable for deficiency in service for wrongfully repudiating a valid insurance claim despite receiving all required documents. The van was also insured with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd., with a coverage of Rs. Based on the unchallenged …

Banks Ought To Give Notice, Opportunity To Pay Dues Before Recovering Customer's Vehicle: NCDRC Holds Kotak Mahindra Bank Liable
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Banks Ought To Give Notice, Opportunity To Pay Dues Before Recovering Customer's Vehicle: NCDRC Holds Kotak Mahindra Bank Liable

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi bench of Dr Inder Jit Singh held Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. liable for deficiency in services for its failure to issue a notice before recovering the vehicle secured under a loan agreement. Subsequently, the Complainant filed a revision petition before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi for enhancement of compensation. …

Terms Of Insurance Contracts Should Be Strictly Interpreted: NCDRC
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Terms Of Insurance Contracts Should Be Strictly Interpreted: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra and Dr. Sadhna Shanker, dismissed an appeal against National Insurance Company and held that insurance contract terms must be strictly interpreted, with precise adherence to their explicit wording and no alterations made. Contentions of the Insurer The insurer contended that the complainants secured a home loan to purchase the …

Himachal Pradesh State Commission Holds United India Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Of Valid Claim
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh State Commission Holds United India Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Of Valid Claim

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The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Himachal Pradesh bench of Justice Inder Singh Mehta held 'United India Insurance Company Limited' liable for wrongful repudiation of a medical claim based on erroneous interpretation of the policy's clauses. Observations of the State Commission: The State Commission observed the condition stated by the Insurance Company for repudiating the claim, was not applicable to …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 22nd To 28th July 2024
4 months, 3 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 …

Ernakulam District Commission Holds Future Generali India Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Of Genuine Medical Claim
5 months ago

Ernakulam District Commission Holds Future Generali India Insurance Co. Liable For Wrongful Repudiation Of Genuine Medical Claim

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam bench of Shri D.B. held Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd. liable for deficiency in service. Brief Facts: The Complainant took a Corona Rakshak Policy from Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited. Therefore, the District Commission held that the Insurance Company wrongfully repudiated the Complainant's claim. Case Title: Ajaychand V. vs Future Generali …

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

Deciding Time-Barred Consumer Complaints Is Illegal, Uttarakhand State Commission Sets Aside Order Against Shriram General Insurance Co.
5 months ago

Deciding Time-Barred Consumer Complaints Is Illegal, Uttarakhand State Commission Sets Aside Order Against Shriram General Insurance Co.

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The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttarakhand bench of Ms Kumkum Rani and Mr B.S. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Aggrieved by this decision, the Insurance Company filed an appeal before the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttarakhand. Observations of the Commission: The State Commission observed that the …

Consumer Cases Half-Yearly Digest: January To June 2024
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Consumer Cases Half-Yearly Digest: January To June 2024

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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: 8th To 14th July 2024
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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
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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 …

Consumer Complaints Must Be Lodged Within Two Years From Date Of Cause Of Action: Delhi State Commission
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Consumer Complaints Must Be Lodged Within Two Years From Date Of Cause Of Action: Delhi State Commission

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The Delhi State Commission, presided by Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal and Ms. Pinki, dismissed a complaint against Oriental Insurance Ltd., citing the presence of a limitation clause. It was further held that consumer complaints are time-barred and need to be filed within two years from the date of the action unless sufficient reasons are present. Observations by the State Commission …

Courts Must Favour Complainant In Case Of Presence Of Two Interpretations Of Same Clause: Ernakulam District Commission
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Courts Must Favour Complainant In Case Of Presence Of Two Interpretations Of Same Clause: Ernakulam District Commission

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The Ernakulam District Commission, presided by Shri. Sreevidhia T.N., held Star Health & Allied Insurance liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The insurer maintained there was no deficiency in service or unfair trade practice, contested the ₹1,20,000 hospitalization expenses, and argued any liability should be limited to ₹95,286, excluding non-medical expenses. Observations by the District Commission The …

Kozhikode District Commission Holds MyG Digital, LG India And Its Service Centre Liable For Withholding TV Sent For Repairs
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Kozhikode District Commission Holds MyG Digital, LG India And Its Service Centre Liable For Withholding TV Sent For Repairs

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kozhikode bench of P.C. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint in the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kozhikode, Kerala against the Seller, LG Service Centre and LG Electronics India. Observations by the District Commission: The District Commission held that the conduct of the Seller, LG Service Centre and LG Electronics India in …

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

Consumer courts pick up the pace after having their holidays cancelled
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Consumer courts pick up the pace after having their holidays cancelled

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New Delhi: National and state consumer forums have resolved more cases than have been filed since the Central Consumer Protection Authority was set up almost four years ago, making inroads into the huge backlog of pending disputes. According to the Press Information Bureau, the number of cases pending in consumer commissions fell from 5.55 lakh in December 2022 to 5.45 …

Medical Beneficiaries Of Railway Hospital Fall Within Definition of 'Consumer': Delhi State Commission Remands Matter Back To District Commission
6 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 …

No Proof Of Pre-Existing Disease, Kangra District Commission Holds Star Health And Allied Insurance Co Liable For Wrongful Repudiation
6 months ago

No Proof Of Pre-Existing Disease, Kangra District Commission Holds Star Health And Allied Insurance Co Liable For Wrongful Repudiation

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kangra bench of Hemanshu Mishra, Arti Sood and Narayan Thakur held Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd liable for deficiency in services due to its unjustified rejection of a genuine claim. The bench held that the Insurance Company repudiated the claim without conducting a proper investigation or obtaining affidavits from treating doctors regarding …

Failure To Resolve Credit Issue Within Promised Deadline, Ernakulam District Commission Holds Myntra Liable
6 months, 1 week ago

Failure To Resolve Credit Issue Within Promised Deadline, Ernakulam District Commission Holds Myntra Liable

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam bench comprising Shri D.B. held Myntra liable for deficiency in service for failure to resolve the issue with the Complainant's credit points within the promised deadline. Seeking a refund of the credited amount, the Complainant filed a consumer complaint in the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam, Kerala. Observations of the Commission: The …

Mere Deduction Of Premium Does Not Create Binding Insurance Contract, Uttarakhand State Commission Dismisses Appeal Against New India Assurance Co.
6 months, 1 week ago

Mere Deduction Of Premium Does Not Create Binding Insurance Contract, Uttarakhand State Commission Dismisses Appeal Against New India Assurance Co.

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The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttarakhand bench of Kumkum Rani and Mr B.S. The bench dismissed an appeal filed against the New India Assurance Co. by holding that there existed no renewed insurance contract at the time of the loss and the Insurance Company refunded the premium which was automatically deducted by the bank. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: May 2024
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Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: May 2024

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SUPREME COURT Can Homebuyer's Claim For Apartment Be Rejected For Not Filing Claim During Insolvency Process Against Builder? 1398 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that documentary evidence including postal receipt mentioning the registered address of the Corporate Debtor confirms the issuance of a Demand …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 27th May To 2 June 2024
6 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
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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 Cases Weekly Round-Up: 6th to 12th May 2024
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Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 6th to 12th May 2024

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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 …

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: April 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: April 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Non-Standard Basis Of Settling Insurance Claims Apply To Both Private And Public Insurance Companies, NCDRC Holds Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, North Delhi North Delhi District Commission Holds Union Bank Of India And PNB Liable For Failure To Provide CCTV Footage To Investigate Failed ATM Transaction District Consumer Disputes Redressal …

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

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

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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
8 months 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: 15th to 21st April 2024
8 months ago

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 15th to 21st April 2024

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission The Revisional Jurisdiction Of The National Commission Is Limited And Can Be Exercised Only In Specific Circumstances: NCDRC The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Justice Ram Surat Ram Maurya, held that the Revisional Jurisdiction of the National Commission is restricted to specific circumstances, such as when the State Commission has acted beyond its …

The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-IX]
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The Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest- 2023 [Part-IX]

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CRZ Notification CRZ Notification 2011: Storage facility for edible oil not allowed outside port area; Supreme Court affirms quashing of post-facto clearance. High Court Bar Association v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw 276 : 2 SCC 536 Supreme Court affirms mandatory e-filing in DRTs & DRATs, says other courts should replicate it. Subhash Desai v. Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra, …

Arbitration Weekly Round-up: 1st April to 7th April 2024
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Arbitration Weekly Round-up: 1st April to 7th April 2024

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High Courts Allahabad High Court Allahabad High Court Directs Inquiry Against Officers Who Failed To File Arbitration Appeals Within Prescribed Limitation Case Title: Executive Engineer Drainage Division v. Ms Ayush Construction And Another The Allahabad High Court has directed Principal Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation, Uttar Pradesh to conduct an inquiry against officers who were responsible for filing appeals under Section …

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

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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
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Digest: February 2024

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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. 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
10 months ago

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

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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 …

'Mild Symptoms' No Ground To Repudiate Insurance Claim Of Policy Holder Hospitalised On Account Of Covid-19: Kollam Consumer Commission
10 months, 1 week ago

'Mild Symptoms' No Ground To Repudiate Insurance Claim Of Policy Holder Hospitalised On Account Of Covid-19: Kollam Consumer Commission

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kollam recently held that the insurance claim of a Corona Rakshak Policyholder cannot be declined merely citing mildness of his symptoms.Bench comprising Smt. Stanly Harold thus held Future Generali India Insurance Company liable for wrongfully repudiating the claim of the Complainant. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kollam recently held that the insurance claim …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 5 - February 11, 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 5 - February 11, 2024

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Nominal Index Radhika v. Unnikrishnan 2024 LiveLaw 88Deputy Commissioner, Kerala State Goods and Services Tax Department vs. National Company Law Tribunal 2024 LiveLaw 89Shinoj Singh & Ors. Case Title: Deputy Commissioner, Kerala State Goods and Services Tax Department vs. National Company Law Tribunal Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 89 While allowing a Writ Petition, the Kerala High Court bench of Justice Dinesh …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up; 22nd January To 4th February 2024
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023 - Consumer Law
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2023 - Consumer Law

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A pedantic and hyper-technical approach would cause damage to the very concept of consumerism. 2023 LiveLaw 442 Amend Consumer Protection Rules on appointment process of commission members within 3 months : Supreme Court to Centre, States. 2023 LiveLaw 902 Consumer Protection Rules, 2020 - Rule 3 prescribed a minimum professional experience of 20 years for consideration to appointment of members …

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

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

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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 …

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