Legal Updates 21 October 2026
Indian Consumer Court Orders Partial Refund After ATM Card Misuse Abroad
Manoj Shukla, an Indian resident, discovered a Rs 77,538 charge on his bank account for purchases made in the Philippines while his ATM card was still in his possession in India. A consumer court ruled the bank must reimburse Rs 41,852, leaving the remaining amount unrecovered.
Manoj Shukla discovered a Rs 77,538 charge for purchases in the Philippines even though his ATM card was with him in India. The case went to a consumer court, which ordered the bank to reimburse Rs 41,852.
- Total disputed amount: Rs 77,538
- Refund granted: Rs 41,852
- Remaining loss: Rs 35,686 (unrecovered)
For full details, see the Economic Times report.
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