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.

banking-serviceconsumer-protectiondeficiency-of-servicebanking-relationship
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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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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