The Sindh High Court has overturned a consumer court ruling in a moldy bread case, imposing a Rs. 1.5 million fine on the complainant after concluding that the allegations were not supported by sufficient evidence.
The decision came after the court allowed appeals filed by three bread manufacturing companies, setting aside the earlier judgment that had ruled in favor of the customer.
During the proceedings, the court observed that the complainant failed to present essential evidence to substantiate the claims. According to the judgment, no photographs of the allegedly moldy bread, laboratory test reports, or medical records were submitted to establish a direct link between the bread and any illness.
The court noted that such evidence was necessary to prove the allegations and remarked that the case should have been dismissed at an earlier stage due to the lack of supporting material.
The Sindh High Court also directed that the amount previously paid by the companies under the earlier consumer court ruling be refunded.
The verdict underscores the importance of presenting credible and verifiable evidence in consumer protection cases while ensuring that legal decisions are based on established facts and due process.
