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The Uttarakhand State Commission upheld ₹37,222 for railway theft but vacated the ₹25,000 mental agony award and lowered interest from 9% to 7% p.a. from the complaint date. It held that mental anguish does not merit separate compensation under the Consumer Protection Act, impacting passengers claiming redress for railway service lapses.
The Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission held that a claimant cannot receive both interest on compensation and separate mental agony damages under the Consumer Protection Act, setting aside a ₹5,000 mental agony award while affirming ₹2 lakh personal accident cover with 6% interest from October 2017. The decision bars double recovery for the same loss, affecting consumers seeking overlapping relief in insurance-linked complaints.
The West Bengal State Consumer Commission ruled that buying a commercial shop to sustain a livelihood falls under 'service' under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. When sellers fail to deliver possession or execute conveyance, buyers are entitled to mandatory relief including physical handover, title transfer, and compensation for mental agony and financial loss - setting a critical precedent for small traders and entrepreneurs.
West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules that unjustified delay in handing over flat possession constitutes a deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act. Buyers are entitled to a full refund, 7% interest from the default date, and compensation for mental agony, setting a precedent for real estate consumer disputes.