ARCHANA M. KAMATH vs CANARA BANK

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, stating that the charge of Rs. 50 for the issuance of MICR cheque leaves by Canara Bank was a matter of pricing for banking services and not within the jurisdiction of consumer forums to adjudicate. The Court noted that the unilateral imposition of charges without prior consent was not sufficient to overturn the National Commission's ruling, especially in light of advancements in banking technology. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the National Commission's order to set aside the previous decisions of the District Forum and State Commission.