A Bengaluru court ruled that Fala Holidays must refund Rs 1.5 lakh, plus interest and compensation to Hafeez Pasha, misled by a fake lucky draw offer. After persistent pressure to buy a costly membership without service, Pasha sought justice through the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which found the company guilty of unfair practices.
A Bengaluru court fined Tonique for charging a customer for a carry bag that had the store’s branding. The court called the act “unprofessional and unfair,” stating that customers should not be made to pay for unsolicited advertising. Tonique was also directed to pay Rs. 5,000 as compensation to the customer.
Today, On 29th July, The Supreme Court upheld the NCDRC’s decision, ordering a builder to refund home buyers for delayed possession of flats. The court increased the interest rate to 12 percent, emphasizing the buyer’s prolonged suffering. The ruling requires the developer to refund the entire amount with 12 percent interest and compensate the buyers within three months.
The Hyderabad consumer commission has ruled in favor of a customer, directing Toyota to compensate and refund Rs. 50.57 lakh for an undelivered vehicle, criticizing the company’s failure to address the fraud. This case reflects a broader trend of consumer grievances against automotive manufacturers, as illustrated by similar incidents involving Ducati and Hyundai.
