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 […]
Supreme Court clarifies “Commercial Purpose” under Consumer Protection Act: Shrikant G. Mantri vs. Punjab National Bank (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an overdraft facility availed by a stockbroker for his business constitutes a “commercial purpose” under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and whether the services were exclusively for earning livelihood by self-employment. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law
Supreme Court clarifies the date for possession in housing projects: IREO Private Limited vs. Aloke Anand (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the commencement date for calculating the period for handing over possession of an apartment in a housing project. CASE TYPE: Consumer Case Name: M/s IREO Private Limited vs. Aloke Anand and Others Judgment Date: 21
Supreme Court clarifies the date for possession in housing projects: IREO Private Limited vs. Aloke Anand (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the commencement date for calculating the period for handing over possession of an apartment in a housing project. CASE TYPE: Consumer Case Name: M/s IREO Private Limited vs. Aloke Anand and Others Judgment Date: 21
Supreme Court clarifies consumer status in property conversion cases: Estate Officer vs. Charanjit Kaur (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an allottee seeking conversion of leasehold property to freehold is a ‘consumer’ under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law, Property Law Case Name: Estate Officer and Anr. vs. Charanjit Kaur [Judgment Date]: 7 September
Supreme Court Clarifies Consumer Rights for Apartment Owners’ Associations Date of the Judgment: 14 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 136 Judges: Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can a condominium association, formed under the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972, file a consumer complaint? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question, clarifying
Supreme Court on Insurance Claims for Farmers’ Stored Produce Date of the Judgment: 06 February 2020 Citation: (2020) INSC 128 Judges: S. Abdul Nazeer, J. and Deepak Gupta, J. Can farmers claim insurance benefits for their stored agricultural produce when a fire occurs, even if the insurance policy is not directly in their name? The
Supreme Court Defines ‘Commercial Purpose’ Under Consumer Protection Act: Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust vs. Unique Shanti Developers (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal question revolves around the interpretation of ‘commercial purpose’ under Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, specifically whether a medical trust providing hostel facilities to its nurses qualifies as a
Supreme Court clarifies consumer status under the Consumer Protection Act in REP license claims (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person making a claim under an REP license is a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: The Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Ors. vs. M/s Vinod and Company [Judgment
Supreme Court Allows Refund with 9% Interest for Delayed Possession: Kolkata West International City Pvt Ltd vs. Devasis Rudra (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a homebuyer is entitled to a refund with interest for delayed possession, despite initially seeking possession as the primary relief. CASE TYPE: Consumer Dispute Case Name: Kolkata West International City Pvt Ltd
Supreme Court Clarifies “Consumer” Definition for Self-Employment: Paramount Digital Color Lab vs. Agfa India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person who buys goods for self-employment is a “consumer” under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: M/s. Paramount Digital Color Lab & Ors. Etc. vs. M/s. Agfa India Pvt. Ltd. &
