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West Bengal State Consumer Commission ruled that the cause of action for flat registration persists until conveyance deed execution, directing opposite parties to complete registration within 45 days. The order clarifies that deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act 1986 continues until the deed is registered.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that divorce petitions based on continuing cruelty or desertion under the Hindu Marriage Act are not barred by Order IX Rule 9 CPC, even if earlier petitions were dismissed for default. The ruling clarifies that a persisting cause of action allows fresh filings, ensuring access to justice in matrimonial disputes.
NCDRC reinforces that builders failing to deliver possession within contractual timelines must refund homebuyers with interest as stipulated in the agreement. The ruling underscores that deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act includes non-delivery of property, entitling buyers to full refunds with contractual interest, not just simple interest.