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E20 fuel case: Court orders Maruti to replace customer's SUV, carmaker to contest move
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A consumer court in Chhattisgarh ordered Maruti Suzuki to replace a customer's Grand Vitara SUV or pay ₹20 lakh over alleged damage from mandatory E20 fuel.
Maruti Suzuki denied the allegation, saying the car was E20-compatible and defects stemmed from adulterated fuel, but the court did not agree.
The ruling could expose automakers to greater liability, with legal experts saying it may embolden other vehicle owners to seek compensation.
Maruti Suzuki said it will challenge the verdict.
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