Case Law Analysis
|Delhi High Court
Section 2(10) Consumer Protection Act | Delayed Possession & Unjustified Charges Constitute 'Deficiency in Service'; Delhi Consumer Commission Awards 6% Interest + Rs. 1.5 Lakh Compensation : Delhi SCDRC
Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission holds builders strictly liable for 'deficiency in service' under Section 2(10) of the Consumer Protection Act for delayed possession and arbitrary charges. The ruling mandates 6% interest on payments and Rs. 1.5 lakh compensation, setting a precedent for homebuyers against unfair builder practices.