Reviewed case brief
Syndicate Bank v. Vijay Kumar
1992 AIR SC 1066
The Supreme Court held that banking services fall within the definition of "service" under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and deficiencies in banking service are actionable before consumer forums.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1992
- Subjects
- Law of Torts
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-29
Rule established
Banking activities constitute 'service' under Consumer Protection Act; deficiency in banking service is actionable before consumer forums
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