India's Raipur Consumer Court has directed Maruti Suzuki to replace a Grand Vitara SUV damaged by E20 petrol, marking the first legal precedent on fuel-related disputes.
The ruling was passed by Raipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Jul 16, 2026
11:17 am
What's the storyIn a landmark ruling, the Raipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Maruti Suzuki to replace a customer's Grand Vitara SUV with a new E20-compatible model.
The decision comes after the vehicle owner, Dr. Premraj Debta, complained of repeated technical issues with his Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid.
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