Supreme Court Directs BMW To Pay Rs 50 Lakhs Compensation To Customer For Defective Car

In a case against BMW for supplying a defective car, the Supreme Court closed the cheating charge, emphasizing the car's issue as a mechanical defect, not deliberate fraud. The Court noted the car's defects were rectified under warranty, absolving BMW of criminal liability. The decision underscores the distinction between mechanical faults and criminal intent in consumer disputes, setting a precedent for future cases involving defective product claims.