Appeals Process ⚖️
What is an Appeal? If you are not satisfied with the decision of a Consumer Commission, you can challenge it in a higher forum.
The Appeal Ladder 🪜
District Commission Decision
↓ (Appeal within 45 days)
State Commission
↓ (Appeal within 30 days)
National Commission
↓ (Appeal within 30 days)
Supreme Court
Rules for Filing Appeals 📋
1. Time Limits ⏰
- From District to State: 45 days (can be extended).
- From State to National: 30 days (can be extended).
- From National to Supreme Court: 30 days.
2. Deposit Requirement 💰
Before filing appeal, you must deposit:
- 50% of the awarded amount, OR
- ₹25,000 (whichever is less).
(This is to prevent frivolous appeals)
3. Grounds for Appeal 🎯
You can appeal if:
- Decision is wrong in law.
- Facts were wrongly interpreted.
- New evidence has emerged.
Who Can Appeal? 👥
- The Complainant (if not satisfied with compensation).
- The Opposite Party (Seller/Service Provider, if found guilty).
After Supreme Court's decision, there is NO further appeal. That decision is final and binding. The journey ends there.
Example Flow 📖
Step 1: Raj files complaint in District Commission against mobile shop (Value: ₹50,000). Step 2: District Commission orders shop to pay ₹40,000. Step 3: Shop owner is unhappy. Files appeal in State Commission within 45 days + deposits ₹25,000. Step 4: State Commission reduces it to ₹20,000. Step 5: Raj is unhappy. Files appeal in National Commission within 30 days. Step 6: National Commission maintains ₹20,000. Step 7: If still not happy, approach Supreme Court within 30 days.
Quiz Time! 🎯
Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 of 5
1. Appeal from District Commission must be filed within:
💡 Final Wisdom: "Justice has a ladder. You can climb it if you have patience, money, and a genuine case!" 🪜⚖️
🎉 UNIT II COMPLETE! You have mastered Sale of Goods Act and Consumer Protection Act. From Caveat Emptor to Consumer Forums!
Next epic: Unit III: Intellectual Property Rights - Protecting Ideas! 💡