Maruti Udyog Ltd vs Susheel Kumar Gabgotra & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appeal under Section 17 of the J&K Consumers Protection Act, 1988, affirming the findings of the J&K State Consumer Redressal Commission regarding the defective Maruti car sold to the complainant. The Court established that the manufacturer has a duty to ensure that products are free from defects and that consumers are entitled to remedies for defective goods. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the consumer's right to seek redress for defective products under the Act.