Dr. Jagmittar Sain Bhagat & Ors vs Dir. Health Services,Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's claim for retiral benefits under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, emphasizing that service matters of government employees do not fall within the jurisdiction of consumer forums. The Court reiterated that the District Forum lacked jurisdiction to entertain the complaint as the appellant was not a 'consumer' under the Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions regarding the jurisdictional issue and the merits of the case.