Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone Land In Soup: Rajasthan Man Files Fraud Case Against Hyundai Ambassadors

A resident of Bharatpur, Rajasthan, Kirti Singh, has filed a fraud case against Hyundai Motors and its dealer. The complaint also names senior officials and brand ambassadors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Singh alleges he was sold a car with significant technical defects. The Mathura Gate police registered the case on August 25 following court orders.

Singh's petition before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Bharatpur lists several individuals. These include Hyundai Motor India's Managing Director Anso Kim, COO Tarun Garg, Malwa Auto Sales Pvt. Ltd.'s MD Nitin Sharma, and Director Priyanka Sharma. Actors Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan are also named for endorsing the brand.

Allegations of Defective Vehicle

Kirti Singh purchased a Hyundai Alcazar 1.5 AT Signature Black Sonipat on June 14, 2022, for Rs 23,97,353. Before buying, a company representative visited his home to negotiate terms and collected an advance payment of Rs 51,000. Singh secured a loan of Rs 10,03,699 from HDB Financial Services and paid the rest in cash.

Singh claims the dealership assured him that the car was free from issues and promised to address any defects. However, he soon encountered serious technical problems with the vehicle. He reported that during acceleration or overtaking, the RPM would rise without an increase in speed, causing vibrations.

Legal Action Initiated

The complaint states that when Singh reported these issues to company representatives, they acknowledged it as an unfixable manufacturing defect. They advised him to park the car and run it at 2000 RPM for an hour whenever the malfunction occurred. This advice did not resolve the problem.

Singh accuses Hyundai officials of conspiring to hide known faults in the Alcazar model and defrauding customers by refusing to replace or refund the defective car. He argues that Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone misled consumers by promoting a faulty product.

Police Investigation Underway

The Mathura Gate police confirmed registering an FIR based on court orders. An officer stated: "Kirti Singh filed a complaint through court regarding a defective Alcazar purchased from a Sonipat dealership." The officer added that further action would be taken based on documents and statements provided.

Despite ongoing investigations, Singh continues paying his vehicle loan instalments. He claims this has caused him financial strain along with physical and mental distress due to unresolved issues with his car.

The case highlights consumer grievances over product quality assurance and accountability from manufacturers and endorsers alike.