Supreme Court of India · 2004-10-12
SAVITA GARG vs DIRECTOR, NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/8185
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SAVITA GARG
- Respondent
- DIRECTOR, NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE
- Author
- A.K. MATHUR
- Bench
- A.K.MATHUR B.N.AGRAWAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's complaint by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, citing non-joinder of necessary parties as per the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court emphasized that all necessary parties must be included in a complaint to establish jurisdiction and maintain the integrity of the proceedings. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Commission's decision and highlighting the procedural requirements under the Act.