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 […]
Supreme Court Holds Doctor Negligent in Post-Operative Care: Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal vs. Madhusudan N. Kumbhare (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a doctor was negligent in post-operative care leading to loss of vision. CASE TYPE: Consumer Case Name: Bherulal Bhimaji Oswal(D) BY LRs. vs. Madhusudan N. Kumbhare Judgment Date: 19 December 2024 Date of the Judgment: 19
Supreme Court enhances interest for delayed flat possession: Vidya vs. Parsvnath Developers (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) was justified in awarding interest at a rate lower than what was stipulated in the agreement for delayed possession of a flat. CASE TYPE: Consumer. Case Name: Vidya and Others vs. M/s
Supreme Court Excludes Lawyers from Consumer Protection Act: Bar of Indian Lawyers vs. D.K. Gandhi (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether legal services provided by lawyers are covered under the Consumer Protection Act. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Bar of Indian Lawyers Through Its President Jasbir Singh Malik vs. D.K. Gandhi PS National Institute of Communicable
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Terminate Agreement for Delayed Possession: Venkataraman Krishnamurthy vs. Lodha Crown Buildmart Pvt. Ltd. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a purchaser can terminate an agreement for sale and claim a refund when the builder fails to offer possession for fit-outs by the agreed-upon date, despite obtaining a partial occupancy certificate. CASE TYPE:
Supreme Court Allows Joint Consumer Complaints: Alpha G184 Owners Association vs. Magnum International Trading Company Pvt. Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether multiple consumers with similar grievances can file a joint complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, and whether the pendency of a dispute regarding the registration of a consumer association affects the maintainability of a
Supreme Court on Maintenance Charges and Delay Compensation in Real Estate: Utpal Trehan vs DLF Home Developers Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a builder can collect maintenance charges from a flat buyer before handing over possession and the extent of delay compensation. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law/Real Estate. Case Name: Utpal Trehan vs DLF Home Developers
Supreme Court finds Doctor Negligent in Post-Surgery Complications Case: Harnek Singh & Ors. vs. Gurmit Singh & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Medical Negligence and Deficiency of Service by a Doctor CASE TYPE: Consumer Protection/Medical Negligence Case Name: Harnek Singh & Ors. vs. Gurmit Singh & Ors. [Judgment Date]: May 18, 2022 Introduction Date of the
Supreme Court Clarifies Appeal Deposit Rules Under Consumer Protection Act: ECGC Limited vs. Mokul Shriram EPC JV (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Applicability of deposit requirements for appeals under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 vs. the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: ECGC Limited vs. Mokul Shriram EPC JV Judgment Date: 15 February
Supreme Court Restores Consumer Forum Order in Bank Error Case: Sunil Kumar Maity vs. State Bank of India (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) can overturn orders of lower consumer forums based on a report obtained suo moto during the revision process. CASE TYPE: Consumer Protection Case Name: Sunil Kumar
Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Consumer Cases After 2019 Act: Neena Aneja vs. Jai Prakash Associates LEGAL ISSUE: The core legal issue is whether consumer complaints filed under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, before the enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, should be adjudicated under the old law or the new law, particularly concerning
Supreme Court Overturns Consumer Court Order: Tata Motors Not Liable for Dealer’s Misrepresentation in Car Sale (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a car manufacturer can be held liable for a car dealer’s misrepresentation about the car’s model and condition, when the sale is on a principal-to-principal basis. CASE TYPE: Consumer Protection Law Case Name: TATA MOTORS
