Dismissal of frivolous complaints: forum may dismiss and impose cost sanctions on the complainant to deter misuse of process. When a complaint before a District Forum, State Commission, or National Commission is found to be frivolous or vexatious, the forum shall dismiss the complaint for reasons recorded in writing and may order the complainant to pay costs to the opposite party, subject to the statutory maximum specified in the provision.
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Dismissal of frivolous complaints: forum may dismiss and impose cost sanctions on the complainant to deter misuse of process.
When a complaint before a District Forum, State Commission, or National Commission is found to be frivolous or vexatious, the forum shall dismiss the complaint for reasons recorded in writing and may order the complainant to pay costs to the opposite party, subject to the statutory maximum specified in the provision.
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