https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=274234 The Court held that the 45-day period for filing a written statement under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is mandatory, emphasizing the legislative mandate for speedy case disposal. The judgment in Dr. J.J. Merchant prevails over conflicting interpretations, reaffirming that the District Forum can grant a maximum extension of 15 days for filing the version or reply. This decision ensures compliance with the Act's objective of timely resolution of consumer disputes, upholding the strict adherence to the 45-day limit. en-us Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:56:23 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=274234 The Court held that the 45-day period for filing a written statement under Section 13(2)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is mandatory, emphasizing the legislative mandate for speedy case disposal. The judgment in Dr. J.J. Merchant prevails over conflicting interpretations, reaffirming that the District Forum can grant a maximum extension of 15 days for filing the version or reply. This decision ensures compliance with the Act's objective of timely resolution of consumer disputes, upholding the strict adherence to the 45-day limit. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=274234