M/S.SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS LTD. vs UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission erred in dismissing the appeals regarding the quantum of compensation without deciding them on merits, which resulted in manifest injustice. The Court emphasized that the National Commission is obligated to adjudicate appeals when a complaint has been disposed of on merits. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeals, set aside the National Commission's order, and remanded the matter for a decision on merits in accordance with law.