CONSUMER COMPLAINT
What is Consumer Complaint under Consumer Protection Act?
Consumer Protection Under CPA 2019
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Key Definitions:
✓ Consumer: Purchaser of goods/services for personal use (excludes commercial buyers)
✓ E-commerce: Digital transactions of goods/services including digital products
Legal Remedies Available:
Section 94 Safeguards
Protects against unfair e-commerce practices
Covers direct selling violations
Legal Notice (Section 80)
• 15-day mandatory response period
• Must address:Deficiency in service
Unfair trade practice
Refund/replacement claims
Filing Consumer Complaint
✓ Drafted by our legal experts
✓ Filed in local District Commission
✓ Includes court fee deposit
Our End-to-End Services:
✔ Case evaluation & documentation
✔ Legal notice drafting & delivery
✔ Court representation
Transparent Fee Structure:
→ Single payment covers:
Advocate fees
Notice & petition costs
Court fee deposit
Act Now! Get justice within 30-60 days
Dishonour of Cheque
Legal Recourse for Dishonored Cheques (Section 138, NI Act)
By NYAY SARTHI INDIA FILINGSKey Provisions:
✓ Offense Nature: Criminal & compoundable
✓ Punishment:
• Up to 2 years imprisonment
• Fine up to twice cheque amount
• Both imprisonment & fine possibleLegal Process Flow:
Pre-Litigation Steps
Issue 15-day demand notice via lawyer
Allow repayment opportunity
Filing Complaint
• Before Magistrate within 30 days of cause of action
• Submit:Original cheque
Return memo from bank
Legal notice proof
Bail Provisions
✓ Bailable offense
✓ Requires surety/bond submission
✓ Magistrate decides bail terms
Our End-to-End Support:
✔ Demand notice drafting & delivery
✔ Complaint preparation & court filing
✔ Bail application assistanceCritical Timelines:
→ 15-day repayment window after notice
→ 30-day filing deadline post cause of actionAct Immediately if Cheque Bounces!
Notice:
Critical Steps for Cheque Bounce Cases (Section 138 NI Act)
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1. Prerequisites for Legal Action
✓ Cheque must bounce due to:
Insufficient funds OR
Account closure OR
Signature mismatch
2. Mandatory Timelines
• Step 1: Issue legal notice within 30 days of bounce
• Step 2: Allow 15-day window for payment
• Step 3: File complaint within 30 days of notice expiry
3. Consequences of Non-Payment
→ Criminal complaint under Section 138
→ Punishable with:
Jail term (up to 2 years)
Fine (up to 2x cheque amount)
Our Rapid Response Service:
✔ Same-day notice drafting
✔ Evidence preservation guidance
✔ Court representation
Act Within 30 Days or Lose Rights!
Applicable Court Fees
Cheque Bounce Case Court Fee Structure
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Fee Calculation as per NI Act:
For Cheques ≤ ₹1 Lakh
✓ 5% of cheque amount
✓ Minimum: ₹200For Cheques (₹1-5 Lakhs)
• ₹5,000 (base) + 4% of excess amount
• Example: ₹3L cheque = ₹5,000 + 8,000 = ₹13,000For Cheques > ₹5 Lakhs
✓ ₹21,000 (base) + 3% of excess
✓ Maximum Cap: ₹1.5 lakh
Illustration: ₹10L cheque = ₹21,000 + 15,000 = ₹36,000
Our Transparent Pricing:
✔ Legal notice: ₹1,500
✔ Complaint drafting: ₹3,000
✔ Court fee submission support
Act Now! Delays risk case dismissal