Supreme Court Allows Appeal of Company in Consumer Protection Case and Remands to NCDRC for Merits Decision. The Court held that deposit of surplus funds in a fixed deposit by a company does not automatically constitute commercial purpose under Section 2(1)(d) of Consumer Protection Act, 1986, requiring examination of dominant intention, and allegations of fraud do not oust consumer forum jurisdiction if deficiency in service is alleged.
19 Mar 2026The appeal arose from a judgment and order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) dated 13.03.2023, which dismissed the appell...
