Ravinder Raj vs M/S. Competent Motors Co. Pvt. ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of liability for increased excise duty in the context of a consumer dispute under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court held that the petitioner, Mr. Ravinder Raj, was responsible for the increased price due to excise duty as the billing was done after the price hike, and the payment was subject to the price prevailing at the time of invoicing. The Court upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's order, thereby dismissing the petitioner's claim for the dealer to bear the excise duty increase.