Supreme Court of India · 2023-02-07
ITC LIMITED vs AASHNA ROY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/25260
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ITC LIMITED
- Respondent
- AASHNA ROY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the correctness of the order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which awarded Rs. 2 crores in compensation to the respondent for unsatisfactory hair styling services at a hotel saloon. The court analyzed whether the consumer complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, was justified given the facts of service deficiency. The judgment focused on the contractual obligations and the liability of the service provider. Ultimately, the court upheld the award of compensation, emphasizing the importance of consumer rights and service standards.