Date of the Judgment: March 04, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 314 Judges: Vikram Nath, J., Prasanna B. Varale, J. Does the interim moratorium under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) apply to penalties imposed under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act)? This question was recently addressed by the Supreme Court in a […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Judges: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prashant Kumar Mishra Citation: 2025 INSC 288 When a business takes a loan for a project, can it be considered a “consumer” if something goes wrong with the bank’s service? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this important question. This case
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a real estate developer can forfeit 20% of the basic sale price as earnest money upon cancellation of an apartment booking by the buyer. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Godrej Projects Development Limited vs. Anil Karlekar & Ors. [Judgment Date]: February 3, 2025 Date of the Judgment: February 3, 2025 Citation:
Supreme Court Upholds Full Insurance Claim in Car Accident Case: Rajesh Kumar vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (2024) Date of the Judgment: December 17, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 993 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J., Sandeep Mehta, J. Can an insurance company deny a claim if the insured vehicle is damaged further after an accident while
Supreme Court Overturns Consumer Commission Order in Plot Allotment Case: Indore Development Authority vs. Dr. Hemant Mandovra (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission can direct a development authority to allot a plot after a lapse of 28 years when the allottee defaulted on payments. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Indore
Supreme Court Upholds Compensation in Medical Negligence Case: D.C. Malviya vs. Dr. A.H. Memon (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Medical negligence and compensation in consumer cases CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: D.C. Malviya (Since Deceased) Thr. Lrs. vs. Dr. A.H. Memon (Since Deceased) Thr. Lrs. and Others Judgment Date: 15 October 2024 Date of the Judgment:
Supreme Court Allows Filing of Written Statement in Consumer Case: Ricardo Constructions vs. Ravi Kuckian (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the right to file a written statement can be foreclosed if a copy of the complaint was not served to the defendant. CASE TYPE: Consumer Dispute Case Name: Ricardo Constructions Pvt. Ltd. vs. Ravi Kuckian &
Supreme Court Clarifies Validity of Possession without Completion Certificate in Consumer Cases Date of the Judgment: 06 September 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 667 Judges: Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale Can a builder offer possession of a flat without obtaining a completion certificate and firefighting clearance? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
Supreme Court Clarifies “Commercial Purpose” Under Consumer Protection Act in Car Purchase Cases LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the purchase of a vehicle by a company for the use of its directors constitutes a purchase for “commercial purpose” under the Consumer Protection Act. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: M/S Daimler Chrysler India Pvt. Ltd. vs. M/S
Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim Repudiation in Bridge Collapse Case Date of the Judgment: 16 May 2024 Citation: (2024) INSC 431 Judges: Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, J. and Aravind Kumar, J. Can an insurance company deny a claim if the insured’s actions contributed to the loss? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in
Supreme Court Settles Insurance Contract Formation in Accidental Death Claim: Bhumikaben N. Modi vs. LIC (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance contract is concluded upon the issuance of a first premium receipt, even if the formal policy document is not delivered before the death of the insured. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law, Insurance Law Case Name:
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Medical Negligence: Jyoti Devi vs. Suket Hospital (2024) Date of the Judgment: 23 April 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 330 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Aravind Kumar, J. Can a seemingly routine appendicitis surgery lead to years of pain and suffering due to medical negligence? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed
