M/S SHREENATH CORP. vs CONSUM.EDUC.& RES.SOCIETY .

The Supreme Court addressed the interim order issued by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under Section 19 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, which required the appellants to deposit 50% of the awarded amount. The Court held that the National Commission's order was contrary to the second proviso of Section 19, which limits the deposit to 50% of the awarded amount or Rs. 35,000, whichever is less. Consequently, the Court set aside the interim order and clarified the correct interpretation of the statutory provision.