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SC upheld the appointments made by Maharashtra for consumer dispute resolution forums, clarifying previous directions in Limaye - I. The Court directed the Union of India to file an affidavit on establishing a permanent consumer adjudicatory forum within 3 months and notify new rules within 4 months. Key modifications include: Selection Committee composition with judicial majority, elimination of written examination for certain judicial posts, and a 4-year tenure for current appointees. The judgment applies prospectively, with specific guidelines for future appointments to State and District Consumer Commissions, ensuring a more robust and efficient consumer dispute resolution mechanism.
SC upheld the appointments made by Maharashtra for consumer dispute resolution forums, clarifying previous directions in Limaye - I. The Court directed the Union of India to file an affidavit on establishing a permanent consumer adjudicatory forum within 3 months and notify new rules within 4 months. Key modifications include: Selection Committee composition with judicial majority, elimination of written examination for certain judicial posts, and a 4-year tenure for current appointees. The judgment applies prospectively, with specific guidelines for future appointments to State and District Consumer Commissions, ensuring a more robust and efficient consumer dispute resolution mechanism.
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