https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=181037 The SC set aside the HC's directions to the State Government regarding the constitution and functioning of Consumer Forums, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the separation of powers. The SC ruled that the HC overstepped its authority by directing the appointment of retired HC Judges as Presiding Officers and prescribing their salaries, which contravened the Consumer Protection Act. The SC highlighted that while it can make recommendations, it cannot issue binding directions that amend the law. The Court urged the Central and State Governments to address the issues of salaries and vacancies in Consumer Forums. en-us Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:41:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=181037 The SC set aside the HC's directions to the State Government regarding the constitution and functioning of Consumer Forums, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the separation of powers. The SC ruled that the HC overstepped its authority by directing the appointment of retired HC Judges as Presiding Officers and prescribing their salaries, which contravened the Consumer Protection Act. The SC highlighted that while it can make recommendations, it cannot issue binding directions that amend the law. The Court urged the Central and State Governments to address the issues of salaries and vacancies in Consumer Forums. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=181037