iPhone burst in pocket, injured thumb; court orders Apple to replace it, pay Rs 36,139

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What happened

A district consumer commission in Uttar Pradesh found Apple India liable for a defective iPhone incident.

The phone burst in a consumer’s pocket, injuring his thumb and damaging his personal photos.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:39:47 UTC.

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