H.K.SINGLA vs AVTAR SINGH SAINI

The Supreme Court upheld the order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, affirming the conviction of the appellant under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, for failing to pay the maturity amount as directed by the District Forum. The Court held that the District Forum acted within its jurisdiction in sentencing the appellant to two years of simple imprisonment and imposing a fine of Rs. 5000. The appeal was dismissed, confirming that the decree against the appellant had attained finality and the interim order of the State Commission was valid.