Case Law Analysis
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Section 24(2) | 45-Day Deadline for Written Statement Is Strictly Mandatory; No Condonation Without Exceptional Cause : NCDRC
The NCDRC has ruled that the 45-day statutory limit for filing a written statement under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 cannot be extended unless exceptional circumstances are proven - setting a high bar for procedural compliance. This binds all litigants in consumer forums, reinforcing that delay cannot be condoned merely due to administrative oversight or routine hardship.