{"id":1311770,"date":"2026-07-15T08:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T03:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1311770"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T03:19:25","slug":"court-orders-rs-1-27-lakh-compensation-for-poor-camera-overheatig-in-samsung-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/court-orders-rs-1-27-lakh-compensation-for-poor-camera-overheatig-in-samsung-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"Court Orders Rs 1.27 Lakh Compensation For Poor Camera, Overheatig In Samsung Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A consumer commission in Kerala has directed Samsung, Flipkart, the authorised service centre, and the seller to jointly compensate a customer after a newly purchased premium smartphone developed serious issues within days of delivery. The buyer complained of overheating and poor camera performance, and after repeated attempts to resolve the matter failed, approached the consumer court. The commission ruled that the companies were jointly responsible for the deficiency in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-13.jpeg\" alt=\"Court Orders Rs 1.27 Lakh Compensation For Poor Camera, Overheatig In Samsung Phone\" class=\"wp-image-1311776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-13.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/images-13-300x178.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone Developed Problems Soon After Purchase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The customer had purchased a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra through an online platform for approximately Rs 1 lakh. Within days of receiving the device, he reported excessive overheating and disappointing camera performance, <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/legal-news\/new-mobile-phone-overheating-camera-buyer-granted-rs-1-27-lakh-10785891\/\">claiming that the phone failed to deliver the quality promised at the time of purchase.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite contacting customer support and the authorised service centre, the issues reportedly remained unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consumer Court Holds All Parties Responsible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After examining the case, the consumer commission observed that the defects were reported during the warranty period and that the customer had made genuine efforts to get the issues resolved. Since none of the parties successfully addressed the complaint, the commission held the manufacturer, seller, online marketplace, and authorised service centre jointly liable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The order makes it clear that responsibility cannot be shifted between different parties when a customer receives a defective product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refund Or Free Repair Ordered<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The commission directed the companies to either repair the smartphone free of cost by resolving all reported defects or refund the full purchase price of around Rs 1 lakh. In addition, the customer was awarded Rs 20,000 as compensation for mental agony and Rs 7,000 towards litigation expenses, taking the total relief to Rs 1.27 lakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The companies were instructed to comply with the order within the specified period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Message For Online Buyers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ruling reinforces the rights of consumers purchasing products through e-commerce platforms. It highlights that manufacturers, sellers, service centres, and online marketplaces all have responsibilities towards customers when products develop defects during the warranty period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers who experience similar issues should retain purchase invoices, warranty details, service records, and communication with customer support, as these documents can become crucial evidence if legal action becomes necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why The Verdict Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The judgment sends a strong message that businesses involved in the sale and servicing of consumer products must work together to resolve genuine customer complaints. It also reassures buyers that consumer courts can provide effective remedies when companies fail to honour warranty obligations or deliver satisfactory after-sales service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Samsung, Flipkart, the authorised service centre, and the seller to jointly compensate a customer after a newly purchased smartphone developed overheating and camera issues. The companies must either repair the device free of cost or refund its purchase price, along with compensation and litigation costs, bringing the total relief to Rs 1.27 lakh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A consumer commission in Kerala has directed Samsung, Flipkart, the authorised service centre, and the seller to jointly compensate a customer after a newly purchased premium smartphone developed serious issues within days of delivery. 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