National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Case Commentaries

Strict Enforcement of Construction Completion Timelines in Real Estate Contracts: NCDRC's Landmark Decision in Rana vs. Granite Gate Properties

Date: May 17, 2018

Strict Enforcement of Construction Completion Timelines in Real Estate Contracts: NCDRC's Landmark Decision in Rana vs. Granite Gate Properties Introduction The case of Jagdish Chand Rana & Anr. vs....

Enhancing Consumer Protection in Real Estate: Analysis of Krishna Yadav v. Unitech Limited

Date: Apr 6, 2018

Enhancing Consumer Protection in Real Estate: Analysis of Krishna Yadav v. Unitech Limited Introduction The case of Krishna Yadav v. Unitech Limited adjudicated by the National Consumer Disputes...

Consumer Protection in Delayed Property Delivery: Precedent from Sangita Singh v. Unitech Limited

Date: Apr 6, 2018

Consumer Protection in Delayed Property Delivery: Precedent from Sangita Singh v. Unitech Limited Introduction Sangita Singh v. Unitech Limited is a landmark judgment delivered by the National...

Consumer Protection and Territorial Jurisdiction in Airline Overbooking: Insights from Air France v. Srivastava et al NCDRC Decision

Date: Mar 23, 2018

Consumer Protection and Territorial Jurisdiction in Airline Overbooking: Insights from Air France v. Srivastava et al NCDRC Decision Introduction The case of Air France v. O.P. Srivastava Dy....

Repudiation of Insurance Claims on the Grounds of Delay: An In-Depth Analysis of P. Khamar Pasha v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Mar 17, 2018

Repudiation of Insurance Claims on the Grounds of Delay: An In-Depth Analysis of P. Khamar Pasha v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of P. Khamar Pasha v. Branch Manager, Oriental...

Obligatory Acquisition of Occupancy Certificates: Reinforcing Builder Responsibilities under MOFA

Date: Mar 8, 2018

Obligatory Acquisition of Occupancy Certificates: Reinforcing Builder Responsibilities under MOFA 1. Introduction The case of Treaty Constructions And Another (S) v. Ruby Tower Co-Op. Hsg. Society...

Establishing Institutional Liability in Medical Negligence: PGI Chandigarh v. Jasmine

Date: Feb 24, 2018

Establishing Institutional Liability in Medical Negligence: PGI Chandigarh v. Jasmine Introduction The case of Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh And Another (S) v....

Clarification on Insurance Claim Repudiation for Unregistered Vehicles: NCDRC Sets Precedent

Date: Feb 16, 2018

Clarification on Insurance Claim Repudiation for Unregistered Vehicles: NCDRC Sets Precedent Introduction The case of National Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Shyam Indus (S.) adjudicated by the National...

Duty of Employers and Insurers to Notify Policyholders on Premium Defaults: LIC v Seeta Establishes New Precedent

Date: Feb 14, 2018

Duty of Employers and Insurers to Notify Policyholders on Premium Defaults: LIC v Seeta Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of Life Insurance Corporation Of India Through Its Additional...

Housefed Punjab v. Gurdev Singh Azad: Landmark Judgment on Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions

Date: Feb 7, 2018

Housefed Punjab v. Gurdev Singh Azad: Landmark Judgment on Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions Introduction The case of Cooperative Housing Complex Of Housefed Punjab v. Gurdev Singh Azad...

Limitation of Consumer Protection Act in Plot Sales: Dipak Das v. Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Ltd.

Date: Feb 2, 2018

Limitation of Consumer Protection Act in Plot Sales: Dipak Das v. Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Ltd. Introduction The case of Dipak Das v. Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Ltd....

NCDRC Expands Scope of Continuing Cause of Action under Section 24A in Real Estate Disputes

Date: Feb 2, 2018

NCDRC Expands Scope of Continuing Cause of Action under Section 24A in Real Estate Disputes Introduction The case of Saroj Kharbanda v. Bigjo'S Estates Limited adjudicated by the National Consumer...

Restoration of Housing Allotment Rights: Ratan Devi v. Rajasthan Housing Board

Date: Jan 30, 2018

Restoration of Housing Allotment Rights: Ratan Devi v. Rajasthan Housing Board Introduction The case of Ratan Devi v. Rajasthan Housing Board adjudicated by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal...

Negligence in Vehicle Insurance Policies: Insights from Mahabir Singh v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Jan 17, 2018

Negligence in Vehicle Insurance Policies: Insights from Mahabir Singh v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of Mahabir Singh v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. adjudicated...

Silva v. Salazar: Affirming Consumer Jurisdiction in Real Estate Development Agreements

Date: Jan 11, 2018

Silva v. Salazar: Affirming Consumer Jurisdiction in Real Estate Development Agreements Introduction Case: Anthony H. Silva v. Hermonie Mary Salazar Court: National Consumer Disputes Redressal...

Deficiency of Service and Liability Under the Indian Post Office Act: Insights from Union of India v. Arjun Bhagat

Date: Jan 10, 2018

Deficiency of Service and Liability Under the Indian Post Office Act: Insights from Union of India v. Arjun Bhagat Introduction The case of Union of India v. Arjun Bhagat adjudicated by the National...

Enhancing Consumer Protection in Real Estate: Insights from Jivitesh Nayal v. Emaar MGF Land Limited

Date: Nov 3, 2017

Enhancing Consumer Protection in Real Estate: Insights from Jivitesh Nayal v. Emaar MGF Land Limited Introduction The case of Jivitesh Nayal v. Emaar MGF Land Limited adjudicated by the National...

Consumer Fora Uphold Share-money Refund as Deficiency in Service under Consumer Protection Act

Date: Nov 3, 2017

Consumer Fora Uphold Share-money Refund as Deficiency in Service under Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of Ajmer Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. Throuigh Its Managing Director Petitioner(s)...

Singla Builders & Promoters Ltd. v. Aman Kumar Garg: Upholding Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions

Date: Oct 17, 2017

Singla Builders & Promoters Ltd. v. Aman Kumar Garg: Upholding Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions Introduction The case of Singla Builders & Promoters Ltd. v. Aman Kumar Garg is a landmark...

Time as the Essence in Real Estate Sales Contracts: Rakesh Mehta v. Emaar MGF Land Limited

Date: Oct 17, 2017

Time as the Essence in Real Estate Sales Contracts: Rakesh Mehta v. Emaar MGF Land Limited Introduction The case of Rakesh Mehta v. Emaar MGF Land Limited adjudicated by the National Consumer...