Controller,Vinayak Mission Den.Col.& ... vs Geetika Khare

The Supreme Court upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's decision to reduce the compensation awarded to the respondent from Rs.6,15,000 to Rs.2,50,000, while confirming the refund of Rs.5,15,000 with interest. The Court emphasized that the ex parte order of the State Commission lacked sufficient evidence to support the claim of mental harassment and loss of an academic year. The Court held that the appellant's argument regarding the absence of prejudice suffered by the respondent was valid, given the circumstances of her withdrawal from the college.