The Secretary Ministry Of Consumer ... vs Dr. Mahindra Bhaskar Limaye

The Supreme Court examined whether certain rules under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, declared by the Bombay High Court as arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution, were valid. The High Court had struck down specific rules related to appointment procedures, citing unreasonableness and arbitrariness. The Supreme Court analyzed the constitutional validity of these rules, ultimately upholding their validity and reversing the High Court's decision. The judgment emphasizes the importance of reasonable classification and procedural fairness in administrative rules.