Supreme Court of India
Madan Kumar Singh (d) Thr. Lrs. v. Distt. Magistrate, Sultanpur & Ors.
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What the Court ordered
We are of the opinion that ends of justice would be met if interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of the original application till actual payment of the aforesaid enhanced awarded amount is made 8 by the respondents.
Judgment, page 15
From the headnote
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - ss.2(1)(d),(g) & (o) and 12 - Consumer- Deficiency in service - Claim for damages t c - Truck purchased in auction sale - Respondents authorities delayed delivery of the truck to appellant-auction purchaser and also, despite efforts made by him, did not hand over - necessary papers of the truck to him for long number of years - Appellant could not ply the truck for such long number of years - Petition by appellant uls. 12 claiming damages - Held: Buyers of goods/commodities for "self consumption" in economic activities in which they are engaged would be
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