Karamjeet Singh's Vehicle Fraud Writ Dismissed

Authority: Hon'ble Uttarakhand High Court

Order Date: 16.10.2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Karamjeet Singh, represented by counsel V.C. and learned counsel Mr. Nitin Kamal.
• Respondents: State of Uttarakhand and others, including respondent No. 4, a Hyundai vehicle dealer situated on the Haridwar‑Dehradun bypass road; respondents No. 1‑3 also named.
• Allegations: Petitioner purchased a vehicle from the Hyundai dealer, asserting it was brand new, but it was already registered in the name of Kaif Malik. He alleged cheating and deficiency in service.
• Additional filings: Petitioner has filed an application under Section 175(3) of the BNSS, 2023 before the Court of Judicial Magistrate, Haridwar, and a complaint before the District Consumer Forum.
• Court’s observation: The dispute pertains solely to the dealer’s conduct; the State authority has no involvement, therefore the writ petition is not maintainable in the present form.

Final Outcome

• The Uttarakhand High Court, Justice Pankaj Purohit, dismissed the writ petition in its entirety.

Topics: Consumer Protection, Vehicle Fraud