Case Law Analysis
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 | Exploratory Email Not Equivalent to Express Rescission Intent; 10% Earnest Money Forfeiture Invalidated : West Bengal SCDRC
The West Bengal State Consumer Commission ruled that a mere inquiry about resale potential, without clear intent to terminate, cannot be construed as contract rescission. This protects buyers from punitive deductions when seeking clarification, reinforcing that contractual remedies must be grounded in unambiguous communication, not speculative correspondence.