RAVINDER RAJ vs M/S. COMPETENT MOTORS CO. PVT. LTD.&ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of liability for increased excise duty in the context of a car purchase agreement. The Court held that the petitioner, who had booked a Maruti Car and paid the initial amount, should not bear the increased excise duty as the delay in delivery was not his fault. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's order reversing the State Forum's decision was set aside, affirming the petitioner's claim that the respondents should absorb the price increase due to excise duty.