BHOPAL VIKAS PRADHIKARAN vs SANGEET SHUKLA .

The Supreme Court clarified the computation of interest payable on the amount awarded by the District Forum under the Consumer Protection Act. It held that the interest is to be calculated only on the unpaid interest amount as specified in Clause-1 of the District Forum's order, and not on the total amount paid by the complainant. The Court emphasized that the further interest at the rate of 12% per annum would apply only if the quantified interest is not paid within three months, and that such interest would be simple interest. The appeals were disposed of without any order as to costs.