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 Repudiation Of Insurance Claim Case Title: The Zonal Manager, LIC of India Vs. K.Nagendra Balaji Case Number: F.A. Chandigarh Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Chandigarh State Commission Holds New India Assurance Company Liable For Rejecting Insurance Policy Due To Unreliable Evidence Case title: New India Assurance Company Limited & Anr vs. Shubham Khattar Case No: Appeal No. Uttarakhand Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Uttarakhand State Commission Holds United India Insurance Company Liable For Rejecting Insurance Claim Suffered Due To Heavy Rains Case title: United India Insurance Company Limited vs Sh.

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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 & …

Purchases For Earning Livelihood Qualify As Commercial Purposes If Operated Solely By Others: NCDRC
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Purchases For Earning Livelihood Qualify As Commercial Purposes If Operated Solely By Others: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by AVM J. Rajendra held that purchases for earning a livelihood through self-employment qualify as commercial purpose if operated solely by others. Contentions of the Opposite Party The manufacturer argued that the machines were bought for commercial use to earn profits, so the complainant did not qualify as a consumer under the Act. …

Telangana State Commission Holds Hinduja Leyland Finance Liable For Deficiency In Service And Unfair Trade Practices
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Telangana State Commission Holds Hinduja Leyland Finance Liable For Deficiency In Service And Unfair Trade Practices

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The Telangana State Commission, presided by Smt. V. V. Seshubabu dismissed an appeal by Hinduja Leyland Finance and held them liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practices for making claims against the complainant without any concrete evidence. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant had obtained a loan for purchase of a passenger vehicle from Hinduja Leyland Finance/finance …

Additional Claims Cannot Be Made Once The Claim Is Accepted Unconditionally: Uttarakhand State Commission Allows Insurance Company's Appeal
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Additional Claims Cannot Be Made Once The Claim Is Accepted Unconditionally: Uttarakhand State Commission Allows Insurance Company's Appeal

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The Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench of Ms. Kumkum Rani and Mr. B.S. Being aggrieved, the Complainant filed a complaint before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Haridwar against the insurance company. Contentions of Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd: The Appellant contended complainant was engaged in commercial activity and was not entitled to any compensation from the insurance …

Failure To Meet Contractual Obligations: Delhi State Commission Holds TDI Infrastructure Liable For Deficiency In Service
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Failure To Meet Contractual Obligations: Delhi State Commission Holds TDI Infrastructure Liable For Deficiency In Service

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The Delhi State Commission, presided by Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal and Ms. Pinki held TDI Infrastructure liable for deficiency in service due to non fulfillment of contractual obligations and delay in handing over the possession. Frustrated by the builder's failure to deliver possession within the promised timeframe, the complainant filed a complaint before the State Commission, alleging deficiency. According to …

Withholding Deposit Without Any Prospect Of Delivering Possession: NCDRC Holds Realtech Development Liable For Deficiency In Service
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Withholding Deposit Without Any Prospect Of Delivering Possession: NCDRC Holds Realtech Development Liable For Deficiency In Service

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Justice Karuna Nand Bajpayee and Dr. Sadhna Shanker, held that withholding the buyer's deposit amount beyond the estimated date without any prospect for delivering the possession amounts as deficiency in service. Brief Facts of the Case The complainants booked a residential unit from Realtech Development and Infrastructure/developer for Rs. Despite repeated inquiries, …

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. …

Intent Behind Purchasing Shop Was Self – Employment, NCDRC Holds Complainant As Consumer, Orders Refund
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Intent Behind Purchasing Shop Was Self – Employment, NCDRC Holds Complainant As Consumer, Orders Refund

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Bench, comprising AVM J. Rajendra, held that the complainant who purchased a shop in the builder's commercial project qualifies as a consumer as the intent behind the purchase was self employment. Previously, the State Commission had dismissed the complainant's complaint on the grounds that the shop was intended for commercial use and therefore, the complainant …

Delhi District Commission Orders Shree Vardhman Developers To Refund Amount Paid By Homebuyer
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Delhi District Commission Orders Shree Vardhman Developers To Refund Amount Paid By Homebuyer

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II bench comprising Monika A Srivastava, Dr. Rajender Dhar and Ritu Garodia directed Shree Vardhman Developers Pvt. ft. in the builder's project named Shree Vardhman Gardenia, located in Sonepat, Haryana by paying an initial amount of Rs. Observation by Commission The Commission noted that even after paying a significant amount of consideration the homebuyer has …

Refunded Amount Should Be Paid From Date Of Deposit To Ensure Restitution: NCDRC
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Refunded Amount Should Be Paid From Date Of Deposit To Ensure Restitution: NCDRC

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The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Mr. Subhash Chandra and AVM J. Rajendra, held that the refunded amount should be paid from the date of deposit and should be both restitutionary and compensatory. Brief Facts of the Case The complainant booked a flat with the Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority/developer and paid ₹3,00,000 as earnest money. The …

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

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 …

Tahsildar And District Collector Held Liable For Failure To Measure Property Despite Receiving Challan Payments Thrice: Vellore District Commission
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tahsildar And District Collector Held Liable For Failure To Measure Property Despite Receiving Challan Payments Thrice: Vellore District Commission

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Vellore bench of Meenakshi Sundaram and Asghar Khan held the Tahsildar of Anaicut Taluk village and the District Collector of Sathuvachari District, Vellore, liable for deficiency in services for their failure to measure the property of the Complainant despite the Complainant paying necessary fees on three occasions. Feeling aggrieved, the Complainant filed a consumer …

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 …

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

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

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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 …

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 …

North Delhi District Commission Holds PNB Liable For Failure To Reverse Unauthorized Transactions And Conduct Proper Inquiry
8 months, 2 weeks ago

North Delhi District Commission Holds PNB Liable For Failure To Reverse Unauthorized Transactions And Conduct Proper Inquiry

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, North Delhi bench comprising Divya Jyoti Jaipuriar, Ashwani Kumar Mehta and Harpreet Kaur Charya held Punjab National Bank liable for deficiency in services for failure to conduct a proper inquiry into the unauthorized transactions amounting to Rs. Observations by the District Commission: The District Commission referred to the instructions issued by the Reserve Bank …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-IV
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-III
11 months, 1 week ago

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-III

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STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION, MAHARASHTRA Handover Possession Of Flats Or Refund 22.6 Lakhs With Interest: Maharashtra State Commission Holds Someshwar Builders Liable For Deficiency In Service Case Title: Mr. Ravindra Bajirao Galande vs. Shri Someshwar Construction Companys and Developers The Maharashtra State Consumer Commission allowed the complaint filed against Shri Someshwar Builders and Developers and held it liable for …

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-II
11 months, 1 week ago

Annual Digest of Consumer Cases 2023: Part-II

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MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION NCDRC & Department Of Consumer Affairs Claims A Disposal Rate Of 188% In The Month Of August, 2023 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. …

Charging Rs. 15 Extra Despite Applicable Discount, Jaipur District Commission Holds Reliance Retail And Its Dealer Liable For Unfair Trade Practices
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Charging Rs. 15 Extra Despite Applicable Discount, Jaipur District Commission Holds Reliance Retail And Its Dealer Liable For Unfair Trade Practices

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, Jaipur bench comprising Shri Gyarsi Lal Meena and Smt. Hemlata Agrawal held Reliance Retail Limited and its dealer, Ranger Firms Limited liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice for charging Rs. Observations by the Commission: The District Commission noted that the Retailer and the Dealer unfairly charged excessive than the discounted price …

Consumer Cases Weekly Round-Up: 25th December To 31st December 2023
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 ago

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

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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 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 …

Inadequate Power Supply And AC Failure In Garib Rath Train, Hyderabad District Commission Orders South-Central Railways Liable For Negligence
1 year ago

Inadequate Power Supply And AC Failure In Garib Rath Train, Hyderabad District Commission Orders South-Central Railways Liable For Negligence

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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, Hyderabad bench comprising Sri Vakkanti Narasimha Rao and Smt. D. Sreedevi held South Central Railway liable for negligence which resulted in great inconvenience to the passengers of AC 3 compartment in the Garib Rath train going from Vishakhapatnam to Secunderabad. Brief Facts: KVS Appa Rao and his minor daughter, K. Veekshita reserved two seats …

Fraudulent Electronic Transfer, Customer Not Liable, Bangalore District Commission Orders SBI To Refund, Pay Compensation And Legal Costs
1 year, 1 month ago

Fraudulent Electronic Transfer, Customer Not Liable, Bangalore District Commission Orders SBI To Refund, Pay Compensation And Legal Costs

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The Additional District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-III, Bangalore bench comprising Sri Shivarama K., Sri Chandrashekar S. Noola and Smt. The District Commission cited a circular issued by the RBI which exempts customers from liability for unauthorized electronic banking transactions. Observations by the Commission: The District Commission held that the SBI had failed to safeguard the complainant's accounts and had not …

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, 2 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

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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 …

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: September 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Consumer Cases Monthly Round-Up: September 2023

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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution NCDRC & Department Of Consumer Affairs Claims A Disposal Rate Of 188% In The Month Of August, 2023 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. …

Consumer Case Weekly Round-Up: 18th September 2023 – 23rd September 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

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 …

Unilateral Payment Demands Amount to Unfair Trade Practice, Chandigarh District Commission Holds Indian Railway Welfare Organization Liable
1 year, 3 months ago

Unilateral Payment Demands Amount to Unfair Trade Practice, Chandigarh District Commission Holds Indian Railway Welfare Organization Liable

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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. Brief Facts of the Case: Shyam Sunder Garg had booked a flat in the "Rail Vihar" housing …

Intermediaries Responsible For Fund Transfer Issues, Bangalore Commission Orders Phonepe To Refund Amount, Pay Rs.6k Compensation And Rs. 5k Litigation Cost
1 year, 3 months ago

Intermediaries Responsible For Fund Transfer Issues, Bangalore Commission Orders Phonepe To Refund Amount, Pay Rs.6k Compensation And Rs. 5k Litigation Cost

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Recently, the Additional Bangalore Urban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission bench comprising of Shivarama. These circumstances subjected Vinaya and Unnikrishna to mental and financial hardships, leaving them with no choice but to approach the Additional Bangalore District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission for a resolution. Observations by the Commission: The District Commission held that PhonePe being third-party application provider, authorized by …

Educational Institutes Excluded From Consumer Protection Act, Uttarakhand Commission Clears Indian Maritime University Of Refund Liability
1 year, 4 months ago

Educational Institutes Excluded From Consumer Protection Act, Uttarakhand Commission Clears Indian Maritime University Of Refund Liability

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The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttarakhand bench comprising Mr. Justice D.S. Tripathi and Mr. Udai Singh Tolia allowed an appeal filed by the Indian Maritime University contending that Consumer Forums do not have the jurisdiction to deal with admission and fee-refund matters against educational institutes. Relying on certain landmark judgments, the State Commission reiterated that educational institutes do not …

Consumer Dispute Should Not Be Considered Trivial Solely Because The Amount Involved Is Small: Gujarat State Commission
1 year, 4 months ago

Consumer Dispute Should Not Be Considered Trivial Solely Because The Amount Involved Is Small: Gujarat State Commission

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The bench of the Gujarat State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, consisting of M.J. Mehta and P. R. Shah, ruled that a consumer dispute should not be considered trivial solely because of the small amount involved. With the support of a consumer rights organization, Mr. Panchal initiated legal proceedings by filing a complaint with the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Ahmedabad …

Hyderabad Consumer District Commission Directs Paytm To Pay Rs. 3,000 For Deficiency Of Service, Also Awards Litigation Cost
1 year, 5 months ago

Hyderabad Consumer District Commission Directs Paytm To Pay Rs. 3,000 For Deficiency Of Service, Also Awards Litigation Cost

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The Hyderabad District Consumer Redressal Commission bench, consisting M. Ram Gopal Reddy, D. Sreedevi, and J. Shyamala, has directed Paytm to pay Rs 3,000 as compensation for the mental distress caused to a consumer. The case involved a situation where the consumer's account was debited while doing a Paytm transaction, but the amount was not transferred to the intended recipient, …

Govt to mediate between realtors, buyers to settle real estate disputes
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt to mediate between realtors, buyers to settle real estate disputes

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Booked an apartment but have yet to move in because of a long delay in completion of the project? India passed an updated law, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which provides for a three-tier quasi-judicial mechanism to redress consumer disputes -- district, state commissions and national commissions. The ministry will hold a stakeholder conference in Mumbai on Tuesday comprising buyers, …

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