The NCDRC or National Consumer Disputes Resolution Commission, is India’s apex commission established to adjudicate consumer matters. To avoid proceedings before the lower consumer commissions, the complainants always desire to approach the highest consumer forum, i.e., the NCDRC, to seek speedy justice.
This article will explain the findings of the recent judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on the validity of filing of Joint Complaint before the NCDRC. After going through the article, you will be able to know:
- Whether filing a Joint Complaint before NCDRC is permissible or not?
- What are the key requirements of a joint complaint?
- How a joint complaint is different from a representative complaint?
- What kind of relief is available to the consumers in the joint complaint?
- How the pecuniary jurisdiction of the joint complaint is determined?