M/S Anjaneya Jawellery Rep By Its ... vs The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

The Supreme Court held that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has the jurisdiction to dismiss a complaint in limine under Section 13 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, but such power must be exercised judiciously based on the facts of each case. The Court found that the dismissal of the appellant's complaint without notice to the respondents was unjustified and allowed the appeal, setting aside the impugned order, and admitted the complaint for disposal on merits.