STATE OF KARNATAKA vs PARMJIT SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, while striking down its proviso for being unconstitutional as it violated Articles 20 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court ruled that the imposition of penalties under Section 27 must follow the procedural safeguards outlined in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The judgment clarified that the main provision of Section 27 remains valid and can be enforced through proper legal procedures, thus ensuring the protection of fundamental rights.