DR. D.J. DE SOUZA versus MANAGING DIRECTOR CPC DIAGNOSTICS PVT. LTD.

DR. D.J. DE SOUZA versus MANAGING DIRECTOR CPC DIAGNOSTICS PVT. LTD.

There was no deficiency in service or restrictive trade practice as installation pre-requisites clearly stipulated the need for 1KVA Online UPS and the instrument brochure did not commit to an on-board laundry facility. All authorities under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 correctly found no liability against the respondent.

Parties
Appellant: Dr. D.J. De Souza; Respondent: Managing Director CPC Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
01 April 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Disposition After Revision and Review
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Deficiency in Service, Restrictive Trade Practice, Pre Installation Requirements
Consumer Protection Deficiency in Service Restrictive Trade Practice Pre Installation Requirements

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Parties

Dr. D.J. De Souza

Appellant

Managing Director CPC Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposition After Revision and Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent committed deficiency in service by insisting on 1KVA Online UPS for installation.
  2. 2 Whether the absence of on-board laundry facility constituted deficiency in service.
  3. 3 Whether restrictive trade practice was indulged in by the respondent.

Ratio Decidendi

There was no deficiency in service or restrictive trade practice as installation pre-requisites clearly stipulated the need for 1KVA Online UPS and the instrument brochure did not commit to an on-board laundry facility. All authorities under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 correctly found no liability against the respondent.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • No interference with orders passed by Forums under Consumer Protection Act
  • Complaint for refund and damages dismissed