Kochi, Feb 21: Ironically, even a choose of the Kerala High Court is awaiting justice as his case continues to be pending earlier than the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam.
Fifty-four-year-old Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas is the son of former Supreme Court Judge Okay.T.Thomas and his case was filed earlier than the Consumer Commission right here in 2018, two years earlier than he was sworn in as a choose.
His case was towards Qatar Airways when he, alongside together with his mates, booked tickets for Scotland a number of months upfront.
But at a stopover in Qatar, they have been offloaded because the flight to Edinburgh was overbooked.
They have been supplied resort lodging, a voucher for US$ 250 and placed on a flight to Edinburgh the subsequent day.
After returning, Thomas despatched a authorized discover to Qatar Airways claiming compensation however he didn’t obtain any reply. Later, he approached the Ernakulam district fee searching for compensation of Rs 10 lakhs.
Finally, the Consumer Court allowed Justice Thomas software on December 30, 2022.
The airline firm filed a overview petition towards this order. However, it was dismissed and the matter now stands posted for additional consideration on March 1, 2023, almost 5 years after the incident.
Even although the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 mandates that every one instances should be disposed inside three-five months, justice not often comes on time and if a choose has to attend so lengthy, the destiny of the widespread man may be imagined.
Justice eludes Kerala choose as case pending since 2018 IANS 21 February 2023 Post Your Comments
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