Maharshi Dayanand University vs Surjeet Kaur on 19 July, 2010
In view of the judgment of this Court in Maharshi Dayanand University vs. Surjeet Kaur 2010 (11) SSC 159 wherein this Court placing reliance on all earlier judgmetns has categorically held that education is not a commodity. Educational institutions are not providing any kind of service, therefore, in matter of admission, fees etc., there cannot be a question of deficiency of service. Such matters cannot be entertained by the Consumer Forum under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.