Q: Elaborate the citation of Society Of Catalysts vs Star Plus Tv on 11 September, 2008 ?

Ans: National Consumer Disputes Redressal

Society Of Catalysts vs Star Plus Tv on 11 September, 2008.

B. SHAH, J., PRESIDENT The Society of Catalysts, a voluntary consumer organisation, has filed this complaint against the alleged unfair trade practices adopted by Opposite Party (OP) No. 1, Star Plus TV and OP No. 2, Bharti Airtel Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Star TV and Airtel respectively). It is stated by the complainant that it is a voluntary consumer association consisting of former IAS officers, IIT alumni, eminent lawyers and other well known persons, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 . 

In the result, the Star Plus TV and the Bharti Airtel Ltd., Opposite Parties No.1 and 2, are directed to pay jointly and severally damages of Rs.1 crore. They are hereby directed to deposit the said sum of Rs.1 crore with the Registrar of this Commission, who in turn, shall deposit the same to the credit of the Consumer Welfare Fund (Rule 9). The Opposite Parties No.1 and 2 are also directed to pay Rs.50,000/- to the Complainant towards litigation costs.

We highly appreciate the efforts made by complainant, the Voluntary Consumer Association. We also appreciate the services rendered by Shri Atul Nanda, Amicus Curiae.


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