Pariwar Co-Operative Hng.Sty.Ltd vs Chandrashekar M.Virkud & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which directed the Pariwar Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. and its Chief Promoter to refund the amount paid by a member for an apartment, along with interest at 9% per annum, under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court clarified that the Society could not evade liability for the actions of its Chief Promoter, despite claims of mismanagement. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower commission's decision.