State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Archives

‘Casual approach unmindful of law of limitation’; Delhi HC denies condonation of delay to Railways in appeal against compensation of Rs 6 Lakhs

“Consideration to condone can be made only if there is a reasonable explanation and the condonation cannot be merely because the appellant is a Government body where procedural and bureaucratic delays are well known.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Consumer Commissions have power to act as Judicial Magistrate for trial of offences, which includes power to issue arrest warrants: Delhi HC

The question here is not about past wrongs, it is about the present failure to comply with a legally binding order. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is explicit on this point, that those in charge of a company during non-compliance are accountable. By holding a directorial position during this period, the petitioner is naturally included in this responsibility.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Notice should be served at Company’s registered office: Maharashtra SCDRC in Consumer Case against Decathlon

SCDRC opined that the submissions made by the complainant for serving notice at the Branch Office could not be considered.

Case Briefs High Courts

Consumer Protection Act requires State Government to constitute a State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and create circumstances to its effective functioning: Bom HC at Goa directs State of Goa to ensure filling up of vacant positions expeditiously

High Court of Bombay at Goa: Stating that the State Administration comprises several IAS Officers, the least expected out of them is