As per Consumer Protection Act losing a case on merit could not be termed as deficiency in service by the advocate: Supreme Court
Last updated: 24 November 2021
Court :
Supreme Court of India
Brief :
Hon’ble Supreme Court in Nandlal Lohariya v. Jagdish Chand Purohit and Ors. [S.L.P. (C) Diary No. 24842 of 2020, decided on November 8, 2021] held that in each and every case where a litigant has lost the case on merits and is not guilty of negligence, it cannot be said that there was any deficiency in service by the litigant. Further, held that in every case either of the party is bound to loose and in such situation, the party who lost the case will approach consumer forum alleging deficiency in service and demand for compensation, which is not permissible.
Citation :
S.L.P. (C) Diary No. 24842 of 2020, decided on November 8, 2021
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Bimal Jain
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