NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD. vs HARJEET RICE MILLS

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the State Commission under the Jammu & Kashmir Consumer Protection Act, holding that the pecuniary jurisdiction limit was Rs. 10 lakhs, and claims exceeding this amount, including interest, were outside its purview. The Court upheld the State Commission's decision to award Rs. 8,96,500/- with interest at 18% per annum, despite the appellant's claims of lack of jurisdiction and attempted fraud. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the findings of fact by the State Commission and High Court.