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Phone explodes day before UPSC exam; consumer court awards Rs 1.5 lakh
Published 16 June 2026 ยท local
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
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 โน1.5 lakh for his pain, injury, and lost year of preparation. The commission criticized Realme's 'careless' conduct and failure to provide evidence.
Published: June 16, 2026 โข 6:38 PM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 7:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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 โน1.5 lakh for his pain, injury, and lost year of preparation.
The commission criticized Realme's 'careless' conduct and failure to provide evidence.