National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Case Commentaries

Establishing Medical Standards in Cardiac Emergencies: NEERA ARYA & 2 ORS. v. BATRA HOSPITAL & MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE

Date: Nov 24, 2021

Establishing Medical Standards in Cardiac Emergencies: NEERA ARYA & 2 ORS. v. BATRA HOSPITAL & MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE Introduction The case of Neera Arya & 2 Others v. Batra Hospital & Medical...

Establishing the Burden of Proof in Medical Negligence under the Consumer Protection Act

Date: Nov 23, 2021

Establishing the Burden of Proof in Medical Negligence under the Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of Des Raj Singla & ors. vs. Dayanand Medical College & Hospital & ors. is a significant...

Limitation of Revisional Jurisdiction in National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Confirmed

Date: Nov 16, 2021

Limitation of Revisional Jurisdiction in National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Confirmed Introduction The case of Shakti Vardhak Hybrid Seeds Pvt. Ltd. v. Bharpoor Singh & Anr. adjudicated...

NCDRC Grants Refund with Interest in Delayed Flat Possession: Insights from Suresh Chand Aggarwal v. Ansal Crown Infrabuild

Date: Nov 12, 2021

NCDRC Grants Refund with Interest in Delayed Flat Possession: Insights from Suresh Chand Aggarwal v. Ansal Crown Infrabuild Introduction The case of Suresh Chand Aggarwal & Anr. v. M/S. Ansal Crown...

Consumer Rights in Real Estate: BPTP Ltd. Mandated to Refund Deposits with Interest for Delayed Possession

Date: Nov 12, 2021

Consumer Rights in Real Estate: BPTP Ltd. Mandated to Refund Deposits with Interest for Delayed Possession Introduction The case of Raghbir Singh vs. BPTP Limited adjudicated by the National Consumer...

Consumer Protection Act Upholds Flat Buyers' Rights Against Delayed Possession Despite RERA Registration

Date: Nov 11, 2021

Consumer Protection Act Upholds Flat Buyers' Rights Against Delayed Possession Despite RERA Registration Introduction The case of Deepak Verma & Anr. v. Ansal Crown Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. adjudicated...

Insurance Claim Repudiation on Grounds of Negligence: Insights from LOKESH KAPOOR v. NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

Date: Nov 4, 2021

Insurance Claim Repudiation on Grounds of Negligence: Insights from LOKESH KAPOOR v. NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Introduction The case of Lokesh Kapoor v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. deliberates on...

Reaffirmation of Consumer Rights in Real Estate: Force Majeure Clause Undefended in Delayed Possession Case

Date: Nov 2, 2021

Reaffirmation of Consumer Rights in Real Estate: Force Majeure Clause Undefended in Delayed Possession Case Introduction The case of Ranu Kawatra v. Pioneer Urban Land & Infrastructure Ltd. was...

Affirming Investor's Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions: Insights from MANOJ KAWATRA & ANR. v. PIONEER URBAN LAND & INFRASTRUCTURE LTD.

Date: Nov 2, 2021

Affirming Investor's Consumer Rights in Real Estate Transactions: Insights from MANOJ KAWATRA & ANR. v. PIONEER URBAN LAND & INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. 1. Introduction The case of MANOJ KAWATRA & ANR. v....

Acknowledge Consumer Status Despite Multiple Property Holdings: Insights from ALOKE ANAND v. M/S. IREO PVT. LTD. & 2 ORS.

Date: Nov 2, 2021

Acknowledge Consumer Status Despite Multiple Property Holdings: Insights from ALOKE ANAND v. M/S. IREO PVT. LTD. & 2 ORS. Introduction The case of Aloke Anand vs. M/S. Ireo Pvt. Ltd. & 2 Ors....

Affirmation of Consumer Rights to Refund with Interest and Compensation in Real Estate Disputes – NCDRC Upholds Consumer's Entitlement in Kuber Builders v. Reeshab Teelak Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.

Date: Oct 28, 2021

Affirmation of Consumer Rights to Refund with Interest and Compensation in Real Estate Disputes – NCDRC Upholds Consumer's Entitlement in Kuber Builders v. Reeshab Teelak Chemicals Pvt. Ltd....

Enhancing Duty of Disclosure: NCDRC’s Interpretation of Section 45 in SMT. SUNITA v. HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Oct 26, 2021

Enhancing Duty of Disclosure: NCDRC’s Interpretation of Section 45 in SMT. SUNITA v. HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction SMT. SUNITA v. HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr. is...

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Abdul Razak: Establishing Duty of Good Faith in Insurance Claims

Date: Oct 23, 2021

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Abdul Razak: Establishing Duty of Good Faith in Insurance Claims Introduction The case of Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Abdul Razak adjudicated by the National...

Consumer Rights Reinforced in ATUL KUMAR AGARWAL v. KRRISH SHALIMAR PROJECTS PVT. LTD.

Date: Oct 19, 2021

Consumer Rights Reinforced in Atul Kumar Agarwal v. Krrish Shalimar Projects Pvt. Ltd. Introduction The case of Atul Kumar Agarwal v. Krrish Shalimar Projects Pvt. Ltd. was adjudicated by the...

Deficiency in Service by Real Estate Developers: Landmark Refund Directive with Interest in Consumer Protection

Date: Oct 12, 2021

Deficiency in Service by Real Estate Developers: Landmark Refund Directive with Interest in Consumer Protection Introduction The case of Brigadier Harir Pant v. M/S. Imperia Structure Ltd....

Expanding the Scope of Consumer Protection: Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd.

Date: Oct 8, 2021

Expanding the Scope of Consumer Protection: Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. Introduction The case of Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd. v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. is a pivotal...

Reaffirming the Burden of Proof on Insurers in Repudiation of Claims Due to Pre-existing Conditions

Date: Oct 8, 2021

Reaffirming the Burden of Proof on Insurers in Repudiation of Claims Due to Pre-existing Conditions Introduction The case of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd. & 2 Ors. v. Vinod Kumar Kaushik...

IREO Grace Realtech Judgment: Upholding Consumer Rights Against Unfair Trade Practices in Real Estate

Date: Oct 5, 2021

IREO Grace Realtech Judgment: Upholding Consumer Rights Against Unfair Trade Practices in Real Estate Introduction The case of Harsh Verma & Anr. v. M/S IREO Grace Realtech Private Limited & 4 Ors....

Regulatory Oversight on Insurance Claim Repudiation: Bommidala Purnaiah Holdings Vs New India Assurance Company

Date: Sep 28, 2021

Regulatory Oversight on Insurance Claim Repudiation: Bommidala Purnaiah Holdings Vs New India Assurance Company Introduction The case of Bommidala Purnaiah Holdings (P) Ltd. Through Its Director,...

Deficiency in Insurance Service: Mandating Inclusion of Requested Coverage Add-ons

Date: Sep 25, 2021

Deficiency in Insurance Service: Mandating Inclusion of Requested Coverage Add-ons Introduction The case of Shanti Sugar Industries And Another Complainant(S) v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. And...