Vinod Kumar Thareja vs M/S. Alpha Construction & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the liability of the appellant in a joint venture agreement under which the first respondent was responsible for constructing and selling duplex flats. The Court held that since the appellant was not a party to the consumer complaint filed by the purchasers, the District Forum's order directing the first respondent to refund the amount paid by the purchasers was valid. The Court emphasized that the first respondent's failure to implead the appellant did not absolve him of liability, thus upholding the District Forum's decision.