Overview
- The Bombay High Court at Goa stayed the execution of a detention order and bailable warrant issued against Bhavish Aggarwal and issued notice to the consumer commission for further proceedings.
- The stay follows a South Goa consumer forum’s order directing Bengaluru police to arrest and produce the Ola Electric chief on February 23, with bail set at about ₹1.47 lakh.
- The High Court observed that such coercive powers typically arise only after a compensation order is passed and enforcement is sought, not during the hearing of a complaint.
- The underlying case involves complainant Pritesh Chandrakant Ghadi, who reported motor noise, touchscreen and Bluetooth issues with an Ola S1 Pro scooter bought in August 2023, then untraced after being given to a Vasco service centre; he seeks a ₹1.47 lakh refund and ₹50,000 compensation.
- Ola Electric said the court found the commission exceeded its jurisdiction, and the company’s shares rose roughly 4–5% intraday after the stay was granted.