Brief facts of the case are that petitioner purchased a dry battery from respondent on payment of Rs.8000/- but the product went wrong only after a week despite respondent's warranty / guarantee for a period of six months. When the petitioner complained to the respondent, the latter kept putting him off and ultimately did not redress petitioner's grievance. Petitioner requested the respondent to compensate his loss but they refused, hence this petition.
2. Process was issued for the appearance of respondent but they did not turn up despite service.
They were, therefore, proceeded ex-parte.
3. Petitioner appeared as PW-1 and also placed on record his sworn affidavit EX-P1 and documentary evidence i.e. Copy of legal notice EX-P2, original courier receipt EX-P3, sale receipt Mark 'A' in support of his claim.
4. As already stated, petitioner's evidence has not been rebutted by the respondent since proceeded ex-parte, therefore, the same is relied upon and petitioner's claim is decreed to the extent of Rs.12,000/- which includes compensation of suit dry battery (Rs.7000/-), damages for physical / mental discomfort (Rs.3000/-) and litigation expenses (Rs.2000/-) whereas petitioner's remaining claim is hereby dismissed. After due completion, file be consigned to record room.