Sobha Hibiscus Condominium vs Managing Director, M/S. Sobha ...

The Supreme Court ruled that Sobha Hibiscus Condominium, as a statutory body under the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, has the locus standi to file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The court found that the NCDRC's rejection of the complaint on the grounds of lack of consumer status was erroneous. The judgment emphasized the need for recognition of statutory bodies in consumer disputes, thereby allowing the appeal and remanding the case for further consideration.