it is necessary to include in the consumer complaint, sufficient averments that would show sameness of interest : SC
D.D- DECEMBER 17, 2021
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – Ss. 35 (1) r/w. 2 (5) – A complaint may be filed: (i) by a single consumer; (ii) by a recognised consumer Association; (iii) by one or more consumers jointly, seeking the redressal of their own grievances without representing other consumers who may or may not have the same interest; (iv) by one or more consumers on behalf of or for the benefit of numerous consumers; and (v) the Central Government, Central Authority or State Authority. [Para 38]
Consumer Law – Since “sameness of interest” is the prerequisite for an application under Order I Rule 8, CPC read with Section 35(1)(c) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, it is necessary to include in the consumer complaint, sufficient averments that would show sameness of interest.
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