1. This appeal arises from an order dated 22.07.2016 in Consumer Complaint No. 280 of 2015 (hereinafter the “Impugned Order”), wherein the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “NCDRC”)...

1. The appellant is accused no. 2. Along with other co-accused, he was prosecuted for the offences punishable under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short, ‘the NDPS Act’).

1. Heard.

1. Leave granted.

1. Heard Mr. Rana Mukherjee, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner. The respondents - High Court of Manipur and the Registrar General are represented by Mr. Vijay Hansaria, learned Senior Counsel.

1. Heard Ms. Aishwarya Bhati, learned Additional Solicitor General appearing for the appellant - Union of India. Also heard Mr. Ankur Mahindro, learned counsel appearing for the respondent.

1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

1. These appeal(s) arise from (i) an order dated 22.08.2013 in Consumer Complaint No. 52 of 2013, wherein the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “NCDRC”) forfeited the right of the...

1. Both the appeals having common question of law and facts were heard together and are being decided by this common judgment.

1. The appellants - original plaintiffs have assailed the Judgment and Decree passed by the High Court of Gauhati in Regular Second Appeal No. 74/2006, whereby the High Court had allowed the appeal preferred by the respondents ...