National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Case Commentaries

Fair Compensation for Delayed Possession in Real Estate: Kamal Chatterjee vs. Emaar MGF Land Ltd.

Date: Mar 18, 2020

Fair Compensation for Delayed Possession in Real Estate: Kamal Chatterjee vs. Emaar MGF Land Ltd. Introduction The case of Kamal Chatterjee & Another Complainant(s) vs. Emaar MGF Land Ltd. was...

Bank Liability for Unauthorized Electronic Transactions: Chairman, Punjab National Bank v. Leader Valves Ltd.

Date: Mar 14, 2020

Bank Liability for Unauthorized Electronic Transactions: Chairman, Punjab National Bank v. Leader Valves Ltd. Introduction The case of Chairman, Punjab National Bank & Anr. v. Leader Valves Ltd. is a...

Voluntary Execution of Discharge Vouchers in Insurance Claims: Insights from NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. BISWADEB KOLEY & ORS.

Date: Mar 13, 2020

Voluntary Execution of Discharge Vouchers in Insurance Claims: Insights from NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. BISWADEB KOLEY & ORS. Introduction The case of NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. BISWADEB...

Judgment on Reasonable Forfeiture of Earnest Money in Property Allotment Cancellation: Karun Malhotra & Anr. v. M/s Ireo Grace Realtech Pvt. Ltd. & 2 Ors.

Date: Mar 7, 2020

Reasonable Forfeiture of Earnest Money in Property Allotment Cancellation Introduction The case of Karun Malhotra & Anr. v. M/s Ireo Grace Realtech Pvt. Ltd. & 2 Ors. was adjudicated by the National...

Reaffirming Utmost Good Faith in Insurance Contracts: Insights from LIC of India v. Raj Vilas Dongre & Anr.

Date: Mar 4, 2020

Reaffirming Utmost Good Faith in Insurance Contracts: Insights from LIC of India v. Raj Vilas Dongre & Anr. Introduction The case of Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Raj Vilas Dongre & Anr....

M/S. LAKADWALA DEVELOPERS P. LTD. v. AMARJEET SINGH BARYAM SINGH: Establishing Ready Reckoner Rates as Basis for Compensation in Real Estate Disputes

Date: Feb 28, 2020

M/S. LAKADWALA DEVELOPERS P. LTD. v. AMARJEET SINGH BARYAM SINGH: Establishing Ready Reckoner Rates as Basis for Compensation in Real Estate Disputes 1. Introduction The case of M/S. Lakadwala...

Enhanced Disclosure Requirements in Life Insurance Claims: Insights from T. Manjulatha & Anr. vs. Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

Date: Feb 20, 2020

Enhanced Disclosure Requirements in Life Insurance Claims: Insights from T. Manjulatha & Anr. vs. Birla Sun Life Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr. Introduction The case of T. Manjulatha & Anr. versus Birla...

Insurance Claim Validity and Licensing Compliance: Analysis of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Prahallad Rai Sultania

Date: Feb 20, 2020

Insurance Claim Validity and Licensing Compliance: Analysis of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Prahallad Rai Sultania Introduction The case of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Prahallad Rai...

Estoppel by Full and Final Settlement in Consumer Insurance Claims: Insights from M/S. Pankaj Trading Company v. National Insurance Company Ltd.

Date: Feb 20, 2020

Estoppel by Full and Final Settlement in Consumer Insurance Claims: Insights from M/S. Pankaj Trading Company v. National Insurance Company Ltd. Introduction The case of M/S. Pankaj Trading Company...

Defining Consumer Status and Pecuniary Jurisdiction in Real Estate Disputes: Insights from R.M. Verma v. Jaiprakash Associates Ltd.

Date: Feb 15, 2020

Defining Consumer Status and Pecuniary Jurisdiction in Real Estate Disputes: Insights from R. M. Verma v. Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. 1. Introduction The case of R. M. Verma v. Jaiprakash Associates...

Deepak Aggarwal vs. Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd.: Consumer Entitlement in Cases of Delayed Possession and Refund Claims

Date: Feb 15, 2020

Deepak Aggarwal vs. Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd.: Consumer Entitlement in Cases of Delayed Possession and Refund Claims Introduction The case of Deepak Aggarwal vs. Experion Developers Pvt. Ltd....

Strict Enforcement of Limitation Periods for Government Departments: NCDRC Sets Precedent on Condonation of Delay

Date: Feb 14, 2020

Strict Enforcement of Limitation Periods for Government Departments: NCDRC Sets Precedent on Condonation of Delay Introduction The case of Chief Post Master General State of Gujarat & Ors. v....

Deficiency in Service: Bank’s Negligence in Document Handling Upheld by NCDRC

Date: Feb 13, 2020

Deficiency in Service: Bank’s Negligence in Document Handling Upheld by NCDRC Introduction The case of ICICI Bank Ltd. And Others v. Rajesh Khandelwal And Another is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Establishing Guidelines for Condonation of Delay and Interest Adjustment in Real Estate Disputes: Analysis of Chief Administrator Punjab Urban Developers Authority & Anr. v. Manju Chauhan

Date: Feb 13, 2020

Establishing Guidelines for Condonation of Delay and Interest Adjustment in Real Estate Disputes: Analysis of Chief Administrator Punjab Urban Developers Authority & Anr. v. Manju Chauhan...

Mandatory Execution of Sale Deed in Consumer Disputes: Nutan Kumar Betharia vs. Kamlaprasad Singh & Anr.

Date: Feb 8, 2020

Mandatory Execution of Sale Deed in Consumer Disputes: Nutan Kumar Betharia vs. Kamlaprasad Singh & Anr. Introduction The case of Nutan Kumar Vasantkumar Betharia v. Kamlaprasad Singh & Anr....

Timely Notification in Insurance Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RANJIT SINGH

Date: Feb 6, 2020

Timely Notification in Insurance Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. v. RANJIT SINGH Introduction The case of Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Ranjit Singh...

Exclusion of Commercial Entities from 'Consumer' Definition under the Consumer Protection Act: Bird Machines Pvt. Ltd. v. Indusind Bank Limited

Date: Feb 1, 2020

Exclusion of Commercial Entities from 'Consumer' Definition under the Consumer Protection Act: Bird Machines Pvt. Ltd. v. Indusind Bank Limited Introduction In the landmark case of Bird Machines Pvt....

Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Kalluri Siddaiah: NCDRC Upholds Non-Refundability of Premiums Prior to Paid-Up Status

Date: Jan 31, 2020

Life Insurance Corporation of India v. Kalluri Siddaiah: NCDRC Upholds Non-Refundability of Premiums Prior to Paid-Up Status Introduction The case of Life Insurance Corporation of India (S) v....

Unfair Contract Terms in Real Estate: Parsvnath Developers Limited v. Sangeeta Mehra

Date: Jan 29, 2020

Unfair Contract Terms in Real Estate: Parsvnath Developers Limited v. Sangeeta Mehra Introduction The case of Parsvnath Developers Limited (S) v. Sangeeta Mehra And Another (S) adjudicated by the...

Timely Notification of Loss: A Critical Determinant in Insurance Claims - New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Durga Bricks Industries & Others

Date: Jan 29, 2020

Timely Notification of Loss: A Critical Determinant in Insurance Claims - New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Durga Bricks Industries & Others Introduction The case of New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v....