Negligence of bank in presenting cheque within validity period is deficiency in service: Compensation payable

Canara Bank Vs Kavita Chowdhary (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court held that negligence on part of bank in presentation of cheque within the validity period of cheque leads to ‘deficiency in service’ under the Consumer Protection Act. Accordingly, compensation entitled to be awarded to the consumer. Facts- The two appeals have been preferred by the Canara Bank u/s. 23 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986/Section 67 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 assailing the judgment and order dated 24.09.2024 passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi. It may be me...