J U D G E M E N T

PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J. (ORAL)

CM APPL. 33001-33002/2026 (for exemption)

1. Exemptions allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. The applications stand disposed of.

W.P.(C) 6720/2026 and CM APPL. 33000/2026

1. The petitioner seeks to challenge the order dated 23.02.2026 (“Impugned Order”) passed by the National Commission for Disputes Redressal Commission (“National Commission”), whereby, the first appeal preferred by the petitioner against the order dated 16.01.2026 passed by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (“State Commission”), was dismissed. The State Commission in terms of the order dated 16.01.2026 has directed as under:-

“26. All these facts of the case show that the Opposite Party was deficient in providing its services to Complainant and had adopted unfair trade practice. Further, we are of the considered view that the Opposite Party does not have any right to deduct the amount of Rs.3,83,406/- even when the delay was on its part.”

2. National Commission in paragraph no. 3 of the Impugned Order has observed as under:-

“3. Receipt of Rs.3,83,406/- from the complainant-respondent is not in dispute. The complainant booked the flat in