Delhi Consumer Court Awards Compensation After Phone Explosion Injures UPSC Aspirant
The Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission awarded ₹1.5 lakh in compensation to UPSC aspirant Koti Sai Pavan after his Realme XT phone exploded while he was asleep, causing first-degree burns to his arm, forehead, and fingers. The commission held Realme Mobile Telecommunication (India) Private Limited liable for selling a defective mobile phone, citing the battery explosion as a-ser
The Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission awarded ₹1.5 lakh in compensation to Koti Sai Pavan, a UPSC aspirant, after his Realme XT phone exploded while he was asleep, causing first-degree burns to his arm, forehead, and fingers, according to thelogicalindian.com. The incident occurred in Old Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi, a major UPSC coaching hub, as reported by etvbharat.com. The commission, specifically the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VIII (Central), Delhi, found Realme Mobile Telecommunication (India) Private Limited liable for selling a defective mobile phone, as reported by etvbharat.com. The commission stated that the explosion in the battery of the phone is a serious safety concern, according to thelogicalindian.com. The Delhi consumer court determined Realme was liable for selling a defective product after a three-year legal process, as reported by etvbharat.com. The UPSC Preliminary examination was scheduled for June 5, 2022, according to thelogicalindian.com.
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