NCDRC

Supreme Court while hearing a petition filed by Hyundai  Motor  India Limited observed that the failure to provide an airbag system which would meet the safety standards as perceived by a car­buyer of reasonable prudence should be subject to punitive damages which can have deterrent effect.

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Supreme Court bench suggested the formation of All-India Tribunals Service with respect to the administrative work in the tribunals. The bench tendered an umbrella like allocation of services in the NCLT, NCDRC, DRT and other tribunals under other central legislations.

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said the purpose of the Consumer Protection Act would be defeated if the NCDRC continues to delay the hearing of the cases.

The Supreme Court delivered a sharp rebuke while considering the suo-motu case taken by it to deal with the vacancies in Consumer Commissions across the country.

Complainant has filed the present Complaint in NCDRC alleging deficiency in service on the part of Opposite Parties and seeking written apology from the ITC Management as well as compensation of 3 crores for harassment, humiliation and mental trauma.

The Commission is of the view that the Hospital authority should make systemic improvement in their administration and their grievance redressal mechanism to ensure the patient’s safety and to maintain good Doctor-Patient relationship.

In her plea the woman had contended that the Hospital hurriedly performed the surgery without conducting necessary tests to diagnose the TB.

The appointment committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Consumer Affairs for appointment to 04 posts of Members in NCDRC for a period of 04 years.

The recent notice by NCDRC in continuance with April 18 reads, “The sitting in the National Commission has been suspended from 19th April 2021 to 30th April 2021 (1st and 2nd May 2021 are holidays on account of Saturday and Sunday).”