National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Case Commentaries

Establishing Joint Liability of Developers and Land Owners Under the Consumer Protection Act

Date: May 5, 2022

Establishing Joint Liability of Developers and Land Owners Under the Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of Phoenix Infra Pvt. Ltd. Throug Its Director, Mr. Pranav Puri. (S) v. Paramjit...

Limitation Periods in Consumer Disputes with Misrepresentations: Insights from Surrender Singh Mann v. Tata AIG Life Insurance Co.

Date: Apr 30, 2022

Limitation Periods in Consumer Disputes with Misrepresentations: Insights from Surrender Singh Mann v. M/s Tata AIG Life Insurance Company Limited & Anr. Introduction The case of Surrender Singh Mann...

Non-Consumer Status of Stock Market Investors Affirmed: NCDRC Decision in BAIDYANATH MONDAL v. KANAHAYA LAL RATHI & 2 ORS.

Date: Apr 30, 2022

Non-Consumer Status of Stock Market Investors Affirmed: NCDRC Decision in BAIDYANATH MONDAL v. KANAHAYA LAL RATHI & 2 ORS. Introduction The case of BAIDYANATH MONDAL v. KANAHAYA LAL RATHI & 2 ORS....

Establishing the Burden of Proof in Consumer Disputes: Sahara India Real Estate Corp Ltd. v. D.K. Tiwari

Date: Apr 30, 2022

Establishing the Burden of Proof in Consumer Disputes: Sahara India Real Estate Corp Ltd. v. D.K. Tiwari Introduction The case of M/S. Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Ltd. v. D.K. Tiwari...

Unilateral Jurisdiction Clauses in Consumer Contracts: Insights from BABU LAL SHARMA & ANR. v. SUBHASH KUMAR

Date: Apr 21, 2022

Unilateral Jurisdiction Clauses in Consumer Contracts: Insights from BABU LAL SHARMA & ANR. v. SUBHASH KUMAR Introduction The case of BABU LAL SHARMA & ANR. v. SUBHASH KUMAR, adjudicated by the...

Reasonable Forfeiture in Real Estate Agreements: Analysis of SAURAV SANYAL & ANR. v. M/S. IREO PVT. LTD.

Date: Apr 14, 2022

Reasonable Forfeiture in Real Estate Agreements: Analysis of SAURAV SANYAL & ANR. v. M/S. IREO PVT. LTD. Introduction The case of SAURAV SANYAL & ANR. v. M/S. IREO PVT. LTD. deliberated by the...

Enhanced Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions: ANUJ BISWAS & ANR. v. KAPSTONE CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. & ANR.

Date: Apr 14, 2022

Enhanced Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions: ANUJ BISWAS & ANR. v. KAPSTONE CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. & ANR. Introduction The case of ANUJ BISWAS & ANR. v. KAPSTONE CONSTRUCTIONS PVT. LTD. &...

Full and Final Settlement in Insurance Claims: Insights from New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. S.S. Enterprises

Date: Apr 9, 2022

Full and Final Settlement in Insurance Claims: Insights from New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. S.S. Enterprises Introduction The case of New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. S.S. Enterprises adjudicated by...

Establishing Bank's Liability for Safe Deposit Locker Security under Consumer Protection: SBI v Mahanty & Anr.

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Establishing Bank's Liability for Safe Deposit Locker Security under Consumer Protection: State Bank of India v. Gopal Prasad Mahanty & Anr. Introduction The case of State Bank of India (SBI) v....

Establishing Bank Liability for Safe Deposit Locker Security: Insights from GOPAL PRASAD MAHANTY & ANR. v. STATE BANK OF INDIA

Date: Apr 8, 2022

Establishing Bank Liability for Safe Deposit Locker Security: Insights from GOPAL PRASAD MAHANTY & ANR. v. STATE BANK OF INDIA Introduction The case of GOPAL PRASAD MAHANTY & ANR. v. STATE BANK OF...

Enforcement of Grace Period in Life Insurance Claims: SHILPA MISHRA v. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA

Date: Apr 2, 2022

Enforcement of Grace Period in Life Insurance Claims: SHILPA MISHRA v. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA Introduction The case of Shilpa Mishra @ Shilpa Agarwal v. Life Insurance Corporation of...

NCDRC's Landmark Decision on Compensation for Delayed Possession in Real Estate Projects under Consumer Protection Act

Date: Apr 1, 2022

NCDRC's Landmark Decision on Compensation for Delayed Possession in Real Estate Projects under Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of Shalimar City Samajik Kalyan Samiti vs. M/S. M.R....

Deficiency in Banking Services: SBI v. Jamnagar Jilla Establishes Liability for Forged Cheques

Date: Mar 24, 2022

Deficiency in Banking Services: SBI v. Jamnagar Jilla Establishes Liability for Forged Cheques Introduction The case of State Bank of India (SBI) vs. Jamnagar Jilla adjudicated by the National...

Strengthening Consumer Rights in Real Estate: NCDRC Mandates Refund with Interest in "The Kove" Project Delay

Date: Mar 23, 2022

Strengthening Consumer Rights in Real Estate: NCDRC Mandates Refund with Interest in "The Kove" Project Delay Introduction The case of Mamta Maurya And Others Complainant(S) v. Jai Prakash Associates...

Strengthening Consumer Rights in Real Estate: NCDRC's Landmark Judgment in Ramesh Thangarajan v. Sylvanus Builders

Date: Mar 15, 2022

Strengthening Consumer Rights in Real Estate: NCDRC's Landmark Judgment in Ramesh Thangarajan v. Sylvanus Builders Introduction The judgment in Ramesh Thangarajan & Anr. v. Sylvanus Builders &...

Non-Joinder of Necessary Parties in Consumer Complaints: Insights from DR. VINITA SINGH v. PARASVNATH DEVELOPERS LTD. & 4 ORS.

Date: Mar 11, 2022

Non-Joinder of Necessary Parties in Consumer Complaints: Insights from DR. VINITA SINGH v. PARASVNATH DEVELOPERS LTD. & 4 ORS. Introduction The case of DR. VINITA SINGH v. PARASVNATH DEVELOPERS LTD....

Judicial Reinforcement of Fair Claims Settlements in Insurance: M/S. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. vs. National Insurance Co.

Date: Mar 11, 2022

Judicial Reinforcement of Fair Claims Settlements in Insurance: M/S. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. vs. National Insurance Co. Introduction The case of M/S. Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. v. National Insurance...

Rigorous Evidentiary Standards for Insurance Claims under Consumer Protection Act: Insights from M/S S.R. Pharmaceuticals v. HDFC ERGO

Date: Mar 11, 2022

Rigorous Evidentiary Standards for Insurance Claims under Consumer Protection Act: Insights from M/S S.R. Pharmaceuticals v. HDFC ERGO Introduction The case of M/s S.R. Pharmaceuticals v. HDFC ERGO...

Tax Treatment of Compensation in Consumer Protection Cases: Rita Bakshi v. M3M India Limited Establishes New Clarifications

Date: Mar 3, 2022

Tax Treatment of Compensation in Consumer Protection Cases: Rita Bakshi v. M3M India Limited Establishes New Clarifications Introduction The case of Rita Bakshi (S) v. M3M India Limited And Others...

Ansal Crown Heights Judgment: Reinforcing Consumer Rights Against Unfair Contractual Terms in Real Estate

Date: Mar 1, 2022

Ansal Crown Heights Judgment: Reinforcing Consumer Rights Against Unfair Contractual Terms in Real Estate Introduction In the landmark case of ANSAL CROWN HEIGHTS FLATS BUYERS ASSOCIATION (REGD.) &...