C.N.ANANTHARAM vs M/S FIAT INDIA LTD.& ORS.ETC.ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inherent defects in a vehicle purchased by the Petitioner under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which directed the Respondents to either replace the defective vehicle or refund the purchase price along with applicable taxes and interest. The Court emphasized that consumers are entitled to a remedy when goods are found to be defective, reinforcing the principle of consumer rights under the Act.