Annapurna B. Uppin vs Malsiddappa

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, affirming the liability of the appellants to pay Rs. 5 lakhs with interest for deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Court clarified that the legal heirs of a deceased partner can be held liable for the firm's debts, rejecting the argument based on Section 63 of the Partnership Act, 1932. The Court emphasized that the complainant was a consumer entitled to seek redress for non-payment of the investment made in the partnership firm.