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A District Consumer Forum’s order in an execution proceeding can be challenged by filing an appeal before the State Consumer Commission under Section 15 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. This overturns the view that only a revision petition is permissible, expanding relief avenues for parties facing recovery warrants.
Section 13 of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 is deemed applicable to appeals arising from suits filed before the Act’s commencement, even after the suits are re-numbered. Consequently, the Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal as non-maintainable, signalling that pre-Act commercial litigants cannot invoke the Act’s appeal provisions.
Bombay HC sets aside appellate court's order dismissing a Section 138 NI Act appeal as time-barred, restoring the appeal and clarifying the computation of limitation for cheque dishonour appeals. The ruling ensures procedural fairness in NI Act appeals by preventing unjust dismissal on technical grounds.