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April 2008

Unfair trade practice by car manufacturer : Consumer Protection Act. S. 2(1)(r) and S. 2(1)(g)

By Dr. K. Shivaram, Ajay R. Singh
Advocates
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5 Unfair trade practice by car manufacturer :
Consumer Protection Act. S. 2(1)(r) and S. 2(1)(g).


The consumer purchased a Mercedez Benz, a luxurious car :
There was one manufacturing defect pointed out, which required repeated repairs
after its purchase. It was held that the consumer was entitled to get
replacement or refund of purchase price of car. Non-replacement of vehicle would
tantamount to unfair trade practice.

[M/s. Controls & Switchgear Company Ltd. v. M/s. Daimler-Chrysler India
Pvt. Ltd. & Anr., AIR 2008 (NOC) 385 (NCC)]

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