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POSH Law Jurisdiction – ICC vs LCC
Below are important High Court judgments dealing with ICC vs LCC jurisdiction under the POSH law (useful for litigation, writ petitions, and IC/LCC proceedings). ⚖️ Important Case Law on ICC vs LCC Jurisdiction 1️⃣ Rashi v. Union of India & Ors. – Delhi High Court (2020) Court: Delhi High Court Key Issue Whether the Internal…
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Dismissed For Default (DID) Order for Non Prosecution
An appeal dismissed for default (also known as dismissal for non-prosecution) means the case was closed because the appellant or their counsel did not appear when the matter was called. [1, 2] Here are the primary legal remedies for an appeal dismissed in default under Indian law: 1. File a Restoration Application (Order 41 Rule…
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Company Can file Consumer Complaint under 2019 Act
Yes, a company can file a consumer complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Supreme Court has clarified that a body corporate or company falls within the definition of “person” and can be a “consumer” for filing complaints regarding defective goods or deficient services, as highlighted in reports on SCC Online and Verdictum. [1,…
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Review of Consumer Court Order- 2019 Act
Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a consumer court order can be reviewed (Section 40 for District, Section 50 for State, Section 62 for National) if there is an “error apparent on the face of the record”. A review application must generally be filed within 30 days of the order, often considered by the same…
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Setting Aside Ex Parte Decree Application in Court
An ex parte decree in India is set aside primarily under Order 9 Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), by filing an application within 30 days, if the defendant proves that summons were not duly served or a “sufficient cause” (e.g., illness) prevented their appearance. Other remedies include filing an appeal, a…