Vishamber Sunderdas Badlani & Anr vs Indian Bank & Ors

The Supreme Court dismissed the statutory appeal under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, affirming the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's decision which found that the case involved disputed questions of fact and law, including allegations of fraud. The Court clarified that the Commission's power is summary in nature and that it is permissible for the Commission to allow the complainants to approach a civil court for resolution. The Court also noted that any observations made would not impede future proceedings, and emphasized the applicability of Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 regarding limitation issues.