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january 2004

Supreme Court of India · 2004-01-27

Jose Philip Mampillil vs Premier Automobiles Ltd. And Anr

Citation / case number
AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 1529
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Jose Philip Mampillil
Respondent
Premier Automobiles Ltd. And Anr
Author
S.N. Variava
Bench
S.N. Variava, H.K. Sema

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court held that the appellant was entitled to a replacement or refund for the defective car under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, specifically citing Section 2(1)(g) and Section 14. The Court established that defects present at the time of delivery, including issues with the paint and engine, warranted a remedy, and the dealer's acknowledgment of defects supported the appellant's claim. The Court overturned the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's dismissal, ordering the replacement of the car or a full refund with interest.

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