Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Shri. Devulapalli Venkate Swara Rao Vs. Pochambavi China Janga Reddy
Case No.: F.A. No. 136/2024
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), led by Justice A.P. Sahi, stated that a consumer complaint is time-barred under Section 24A of the Consumer Protection Act unless a sufficient reason for the delay is provided.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Tahsildar Taluk Office Vs. M. Selvam
Case No.: R.P. No. 2790/2023
In another case, the NCDRC, under AVM J. Rajendra, ruled that even if a sufficient cause for delay is shown, it’s still up to the court’s discretion to condone the delay. This case involved a 349-day delay in filing a revision petition by the Tehsildar Taluk Office.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Isnaka Devasenamma Vs. M/S. Max Life Insurance Company Limited
Case No.: F.A. No. 664/2022
Justice AVM J. Rajendra of the NCDRC also held that if facts are suppressed in the insurance proposal form, the insurance policy can be voided at the insurer’s discretion.
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Order Name: Nitin Agarwal Vs. M/S The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Case No.: C.C. No. 344/2013
The NCDRC, led by Justice Ram Surat Maurya and Mr. Bharatkumar Pandya, determined that builders must deliver all promised facilities as advertised in their brochures.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Jadar Group Coop. Jin Mill Limited Vs. Prakashchandra Suthar
Case No.: F.A. No. 833/2015
Dr. Inder Jit Singh of the NCDRC ruled that a cooperative society, aimed at welfare and not profit, should be regarded as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: M/S. T&T Motors Pvt. Ltd. Vs. M/S. CJ Darcl Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Case No.: F.A. No. 725/2021
The NCDRC, again presided by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, found T&T Motors liable for not providing timely repair services under warranty, emphasizing that “compensation” includes any physical, mental, or emotional suffering.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. Vs. Harmanpreet Singh
Case No.: R.P. No. 1195/2022
Justice AVM J. Rajendra ruled that an insurance policy is transferred along with the ownership of the insured item, and the insurer cannot deny liability due to non-transfer of the policy.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Shankar Saran Vs. Chairman Apollo Hospitals
Case No.: R.P. No. 1663/2022
Dr. Inder Jit Singh of NCDRC emphasized that for a case of unfair trade practice to be established, it must be shown that false or misleading statements were made.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Indumati Vs. Senior Divisional Manager, Life Insurance Corporation
Case No.: F.A. No. 206/2017
The NCDRC, with Mr. Subhash Chandra and Dr. Sadhna Shanker presiding, held that any fact affecting an insurer’s decision is material, and failure to disclose such a fact allows the insurer to reject the policy.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute Vs. Tilak Raj Sikri
Case No.: F.A. No. 1882/2018
Justice Ram Surat Maurya and Mr. Bharatkumar Pandya determined that medical negligence is judged by whether an injury resulted from a negligent act, not just by the lack of care or errors in judgment if acceptable practices were followed.
Order Date: Not Specified
Order Name: Eros City Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Smt. Gina Singh Choudhary
Case No.: F.A. No. 432/2024
The NCDRC, again with Justice Ram Surat Maurya and Mr. Bharatkumar Pandya presiding, held Eros City Developers liable for service deficiency due to delays in handing over possession, stating that buyers should not wait indefinitely, and three years is a reasonable period for possession.
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Order Name: Abhimanya Chib Vs. Vipul IT Infrasoft Private Limited
Case No.: F.A. No. 157/2020
Dr. Inder Jit Singh of the NCDRC ruled that a purchaser is considered a consumer if the primary purpose is personal use, even if a few persons are employed in the venture.
Takeaway: These rulings by the NCDRC emphasize the protection of consumer rights, highlighting the importance of timely action, accurate information disclosure, and adherence to promises made in advertisements.
