Supreme Court orders Centre to explain anomalies in consumer fora jurisdiction
The case concerns a dispute between M/s Avon Elastomers (India) and M/s Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd regarding the determination of pecuniary jurisdiction for consumer fora. The core issue is whether jurisdiction depends on the value of goods/services paid as consideration or the amount of compensation claimed.
Petitioner: M/s Avon Elastomers (India); Respondents: M/s Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd & Ors.; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
- The Court directed the Union of India to file an appropriate affidavit within six weeks from 13-08-2026.
- The affidavit must respond to alleged anomalies in fixing jurisdiction based on consideration paid.
- The affidavit must address the reasoning behind the reduction of the National Commission's pecuniary jurisdiction from ten crores to two crores via notification dated 30.12.2021.
- The matter was listed for hearing on 08th October, 2026.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Flags Anomalies In Fixing Consumer Fora Jurisdiction Based On Consideration Paid, Seeks Centre's Response |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |