The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provisions, ruling that pecuniary jurisdiction must be based on the actual amount paid for goods or services, not the compensation claimed.
The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with NCDRC members’ defiance of an interim order, raising concerns about their adherence to legal procedures. The case originated from consumer grievances filed by homebuyers affected by delays in a housing project. The Court scheduled further proceedings and considered representations from both the project developer and legal heirs of a deceased homebuyer.