Phone explodes day before UPSC exam; consumer court awards Rs 1.5 lakh

A young man's UPSC exam dreams were shattered when his Realme phone exploded, causing burns and forcing him to miss his crucial test. A Delhi consumer commission found Realme responsible for selling a defective product, awarding the victim ₹1.5 lakh for his pain, injury, and lost year of preparation. The commission criticized Realme's 'careless' conduct and failure to provide evidence.

By TOI LEGAL DESK