#adjudication on merits

The West Bengal State Consumer Commission has ruled that minor technical flaws in evidence affidavits-such as non-compliance with formalities under Order XVIII CPC-cannot justify dismissal of a consumer complaint if the core allegation of service deficiency remains unchallenged. This sets a vital precedent for consumers facing banking fraud, ensuring that substantive justice prevails over procedural technicalities in redressal forums.

Rajasthan High Court rules that once a Labour Court accepts an industrial dispute reference under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, it cannot dismiss the case on technical grounds like omission of the exact termination date. The Court must adjudicate the dispute on merits, ensuring workers' rights to fair trial are protected.