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UHi everyone, I need legal advice regarding a **sports injury** that happened on my **first day** at a badminton academy.
I had enrolled in a **3-month training program** and paid the full fee in advance. However, on **Day 1**, I suffered a **serious injury (Grade 3 ankle sprain -complete rapture of legament & hairline fracture)** while playing. The issue is not just the injury but **how the academy handled it:**
1. The **coach saw me fall but did not assist or offer any medical help. Instead asked me to move out of the court and asked me to go home and sleep and by morning it would be good.**
2. When I went to the **academy office for first aid**, they **had no ice pack or spray (Move spray was out of stock).**
3. I had to **go home on my own, without any help or medical attention.**
4. Later, when I visited a doctor, I was diagnosed with a **Grade 3 ankle sprain and a hairline fracture**.
5. I reached out to the academy for a **refund**, but they said they have a **”No Refund in Any Circumstances” policy** (this is written on the bill/receipt).
6. The **person I spoke to refused to give me phone number, name etc of the owner**I feel this is **clear negligence** on their part since they **failed to provide basic medical assistance** to an injured player.
# My Questions:
1. Can I **file an FIR** under **IPC Sections 336, 337, and 338** (negligence causing harm)?
2. Can I **file a case in Consumer Court** under the **Consumer Protection Act, 2019**, for **”deficiency in service”** and demand a refund + medical expenses?
3. Since their **No Refund policy** is written on the receipt, will that prevent me from getting a refund legally?
4. If I **post my experience on social media** (Google reviews, Justdial, etc.), will that help put pressure on them?
5. Any other legal options I should consider?Would really appreciate any expert opinions or experiences from people who have dealt with similar cases.
Thanks in advance!
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UTo be honest the best option you got is to file the lawsuit under Consumer Protection Act 2019.
And no posting of your review regarding the experience you encountered will put pressure on them of any sort. The mentioning of”No refund policy” can result in playing hardball situation. But on the brighter side the services offered by the academy is somehow within the ambit of ‘deficiency in service’.
For more personalised legal assistance feel free to contact with me privately
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