Haryana Urban Development Authority & ... vs S. P. Gupta

The Supreme Court held that interest at a uniform rate of 18% per annum cannot be granted in all consumer cases, emphasizing that compensation must correlate with actual loss or injury as established under the Consumer Protection Act. The Court reiterated that consumer forums must determine deficiency in service or misfeasance in public office before awarding damages. The National Commission's order increasing interest to 18% was set aside, and the District Forum's awards for compensation and interest were upheld, with the Court providing guidelines for future cases.