C.N.Anantharam vs M/S Fiat India Ltd.& Ors.Etc.Etc

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which directed the replacement of a defective vehicle or a refund of the purchase price along with lifetime tax and interest. The Court emphasized the consumer's right to seek redress under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, particularly Sections 2(1)(d) and 14(1)(d), establishing that inherent defects in a vehicle warrant replacement or refund. The outcome affirmed the consumer's claim against the manufacturer and dealer for failure to provide a satisfactory product.