STATE OF KARNATAKA vs VISHWABHARATHI HOUSE BLDG. COOP.SOC.&ORS

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, rejecting arguments that it violates the hierarchy of courts established under the Constitution. The Court clarified that the Act does not infringe upon judicial independence and that the establishment of consumer forums is within the legislative competence of Parliament under Article 323-A and 323-B. The judgment affirmed the validity of the Act, allowing for the establishment of specialized consumer courts without conflicting with civil courts.