Consumer Court is a special purpose court in India. It primarily deals with consumer-related disputes, conflicts, and grievances. The court holds hearings to adjudicate these disputes.
When consumers file a case, the court primarily looks to see if they can prove the exploitation through evidence such as bills or purchase memos. In cases where no such evidence is presented, courts rarely rule in favor of the plaintiff. The Court mostly decides its verdict based on the violations of Consumer Rights(if any). The point of having a separate forum for consumer disputes is to ensure that such disputes are speedily resolved and make it less expensive.
The rights provided by the Court are listed below: [1]
To file a complaint, a consumer obtains a copy of the Consumer Protection Act. The format for filing a complaint is simple, with guidelines provided for reference. It is advisable to describe the facts and support the claim with comprehensive documentation.
• The consumer must attach photocopied documents (evidence and references) in the complaint file.
• A signed Vakalatnama should be attached with the documents. This authorises a lawyer to represent the case in the Consumer Court.
The consumer movement a social force originated in the 1960s with the mission of protecting and promoting the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices. Rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil gave birth to the consumer movement.
In 1986 the movement led the Indian government to enact the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 (COPRA) The consumer movement a social force originated in the 1960s with the mission of protecting and promoting the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices. Rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil gave birth to the consumer movement.
In 1986 the movement led the Indian government to enact the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 (COPRA). [3]
The main function of the consumer court is to offer redress to consumers and to maintain seller's orientation toward fairly treating the consumer and respecting their rights. Approaching a consumer court is cheap as plaintiffs can represent themselves without a lawyer and are only required to pay a nominal fee of 100 Indian rupees. [3]
Download Consumer Court Judgments.
Consumer Court is a special purpose court in India. It primarily deals with consumer-related disputes, conflicts, and grievances. The court holds hearings to adjudicate these disputes.
When consumers file a case, the court primarily looks to see if they can prove the exploitation through evidence such as bills or purchase memos. In cases where no such evidence is presented, courts rarely rule in favor of the plaintiff. The Court mostly decides its verdict based on the violations of Consumer Rights(if any). The point of having a separate forum for consumer disputes is to ensure that such disputes are speedily resolved and make it less expensive.
The rights provided by the Court are listed below: [1]
To file a complaint, a consumer obtains a copy of the Consumer Protection Act. The format for filing a complaint is simple, with guidelines provided for reference. It is advisable to describe the facts and support the claim with comprehensive documentation.
• The consumer must attach photocopied documents (evidence and references) in the complaint file.
• A signed Vakalatnama should be attached with the documents. This authorises a lawyer to represent the case in the Consumer Court.
The consumer movement a social force originated in the 1960s with the mission of protecting and promoting the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices. Rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil gave birth to the consumer movement.
In 1986 the movement led the Indian government to enact the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 (COPRA) The consumer movement a social force originated in the 1960s with the mission of protecting and promoting the interests of consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices. Rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil gave birth to the consumer movement.
In 1986 the movement led the Indian government to enact the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 (COPRA). [3]
The main function of the consumer court is to offer redress to consumers and to maintain seller's orientation toward fairly treating the consumer and respecting their rights. Approaching a consumer court is cheap as plaintiffs can represent themselves without a lawyer and are only required to pay a nominal fee of 100 Indian rupees. [3]
Download Consumer Court Judgments.