Can we fight our own case in consumer court?

Consumer Protection Act 1986, empowers a consumer to fight a case in consumer court without hiring a lawyer. Any individual is free to represent his/her own case and fight against service provider in case one finds deficit in the services provided in return for money.

How long does a case take in consumer court?

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, mandates that all cases be settled in 90-150 days.

How can I withdraw my case from consumer court?

It is very simple to withdraw case from Consumer Court. you Just have to appear on date fixed and inform presiding officer regarding this , your statement will be recorded and case will be withdrawn.

Can you fight a case without lawyer?

Yes. You have the right to fight your own cases without engaging any advocate. It is not necessary that you must engage an advocate to fight your case in a court. A party in person is allowed to fight his own case in the court.

Is consumer forum a tribunal?

consumer forum is not a court.

What are the charges for filing case in consumer court?

For cases involving up to Rs 5 lakh the case fee is Rs 200, for case up to Rs 10 lakh the court fee is Rs 400 and for those up to Rs 20 lakh the case fee is Rs 500. The demand draft should be made out to the President, Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, (name of) district.

How effective is consumer court?

The government numbers suggest consumer courts have done what they set out to do. It says that 91\% of cases in the district courts have been settled, 80\% in the state courts and 87\% in the national court.

What is the punishment for sale of spurious goods?

Penalties for Misleading Advertisement Under Section 21(4) of the Act, any person who publishes false and misleading advertisements may be punished with imprisonment or a penalty that may extend up to ten lakh rupees.

What is the difference between consumer forum and consumer court?

Dear Sir/Madam, there is no difference between consumer court and consumer forum, one and the same. You have to file petition under Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and to get relief. You have to pay the prescribed fees and also to attend the said court/forum every date of hearing by engaging counsel your side.