Consumer Law
State Commission cannot issue warrant of arrest for execution of its order under Section 71
Calcutta High Court Quashes Illegal Arrest Order in Consumer Dispute Case. Court Upholds Rights Under Consumer Protectio...
Bank disbursing loan to builder without verifying construction progress - Bank held liable
This decision serves as a reminder to banks of their duty to ensure thorough verification processes in loan disbursement...
Driving vehicle without a valid registration : Insurance claim cannot be granted
This ruling serves as a reminder to policyholders about the critical importance of maintaining valid vehicle registratio...
Application under Article 227 against the order of NCDRC in a second appeal is maintainable.
This ruling reinforces consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, emphasizing the accountability of financ...
Delay in possession of property by the builder -Subsequent purchasers entitled to compensation
This ruling underscores the importance of adhering to contract timelines and offers relief to homebuyers facing similar ...
Failure of insurer to intimate rejection or cancellation of the policy : Insurer hel liable
This judgment underscores the importance of timely communication by insurers regarding policy statuses and the consequen...
Insurance - Temporary and resolved ailments unrelated to the cause of death do not constitute suppression of material facts.
The NCDRC directed LIC to pay the policy amount along with interest from the date of claim repudiation and also awarded ...
Repudiation of claim - Insurance company cannot travel beyond the grounds mentioned in the letter of repudiation
This judgment underscores the importance of adhering to specified grounds in repudiation letters and respecting expert e...
Insurance - Repudiation of life insurance claim on the ground of misrepresentation of occupation and income not permissible
The judgment further clarified that multiple compensations for a single instance of service deficiency are unsustainable...
Consumer Laws : Customs Department officers cannot be proceeded against under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986
The ruling underscores the delineation between statutory functions and consumer services, affirming that consumer laws d...
Insurance : Theft during transit : Insurer not liable where insured's employee left the insured property unattended
In light of these findings, the NCDRC set aside the State Commission's order, ruling in favor of the insurance company a...
Health Insurance : Insurer cannot deny claims based on ambiguous or trivial grounds
The judgment underscored the importance of insurers fulfilling their duty to disclose all material aspects of coverage c...
Persistent defects in a vehicle during the warranty period - Compensation enhanced for repeated visits to workshops.
This ruling underscores the accountability of manufacturers and service providers in addressing consumer grievances effe...
Brother Has Right to File Consumer Complaint for Deceased Sibling
The judgment has been hailed as a victory for consumer rights and family members seeking justice in cases of alleged neg...
Medical Negligence - Expert medical opinion must before issuing process in cases involving of medical negligence
This ruling underscores the judiciary's cautious approach in cases involving medical professionals, balancing the need t...