Consumer Commission Slaps ₹40,000 Costs on Man for Suing Hyundai After Selling Damaged Vehicle

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Bengaluru dismissed Mr. Hegde’s complaint against Hyundai for repair, replacement, or compensation, after it was found he had sold the damaged vehicle for ₹88,000 and received ₹3 lakh in insurance, facts he concealed in his petition. 

The DCDRC observed that the customer should have been told that his rights over the car would cease immediately after such a sale.

The bench concluded the suit was driven by mala fide intent and waste of judicial time, imposing a ₹40,000 cost to the Consumer Welfare Fund plus 10% interest.

The complaint was dismissed as “not admissible.”