Consumer court directs Amazon to pay Rs 40k refund over hacked smartphone

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Amazon Retail India to refund Rs 40,325 to a woman after it was discovered that the smartphone she purchased was compromised, leading to data exposure and unauthorised transactions, according to a report by The Times of India.

In addition to the refund, Amazon has been penalised Rs 18,000 – Rs 10,000 as compensation for mental distress and harassment, and Rs 8,000 to cover legal expenses.