Supreme Court of India
Rutu Mihir Panchal & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
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We hold that the Council and Authority being statutory authorities having clear purpose and objects and vested with powers and functions must act effectively and in complete coordination to achieve the preambular object of the statute to protect the interest of consumers.
Judgment, page 23
From the headnote
Issue for Consideration Constitutionality of ss.34(1), 47(1)(a)(i) and 58(1)(a)(i) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 prescribing pecuniary jurisdictions of the district, state and national commissions on the basis of value of goods and services paid as consideration, instead of compensation claimed are challenged. Headnotes† Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – ss.34(1), 47(1)(a)(i) and 58(1) (a)(i) – Constitution of India – Art.246 and Entry 95 of List I read with Entries 11- and 46 of List III – Power to determine pecuniary jurisdiction: Held: There is no doubt about the fact that the
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