Bombay High Court Overturns Warrant Against Ola Electric CEO
HC: Consumer court order on Ola Electric CEO ‘perverse’
The Times Of India
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The Bombay High Court has annulled a bailable warrant and summons against Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Electric Technologies, stating the consumer disputes redressal commission exceeded its jurisdiction. The case involved a complaint regarding a delayed scooter repair and refund request from a customer in South Goa.
- 01The Bombay High Court found the consumer commission's order against Bhavish Aggarwal to be arbitrary.
- 02The warrant was issued after Aggarwal failed to appear for a hearing regarding a customer's scooter.
- 03The consumer commission sought Aggarwal's presence to explain delays in service.
- 04The court ruled that compelling the CEO's appearance was an excess of jurisdiction.
- 05The case originated from a complaint about a scooter purchased in August 2023.
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The Bombay High Court has quashed a bailable warrant and summons against Bhavish Aggarwal (CEO of Ola Electric Technologies), asserting that the South Goa consumer disputes redressal commission overstepped its authority. The warrant was issued in January 2026 after Aggarwal did not attend a hearing regarding a customer's complaint about an Ola S1 Pro 2nd Generation scooter, which had not been repaired or returned. The complainant, who purchased the scooter for ₹1,47,499 (approximately $1,800 USD) on August 16, 2023, sought a full refund and ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) in compensation for harassment and mental distress. The court criticized the commission's lack of justification for requiring Aggarwal's personal appearance, deeming the order arbitrary and unsustainable on legal grounds.
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This ruling may affect how consumer disputes are handled in Goa, particularly regarding the accountability of company executives.
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