Section61
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Power to set aside ex parte orders

In force Act 35 of 2019 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 35 of 2019 Ministry Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Enacted 09 Aug 2019

Commencement. 24th July, 2020.-- S. 2 clauses (4), (13), (14), (16), (40), s. 10 to 27 (both inclusive), sub-clause (iv) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 58, s. 88, 89, 92 and 93, 94, 96, 97 and 99, clause (f) to (m) of sub-section 2 and clauses (zg), (zh) and (zi) of sub-section 2 of s. 101, 104, vide notification No. S.O. 2421(E), dated 23rd July 2020, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).

Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 deals with power to set aside ex parte orders. Where an order is passed by the National Commission ex parte, the aggrieved party may make an application to the Commission for setting aside such order. The Act was enacted on 09 Aug 2019.

Where an order is passed by the National Commission ex parte, the aggrieved party may make an application to the Commission for setting aside such order.

Section 61, The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Act 35 of 2019).

Questions about Section 61

What does Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act deal with?

Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act is headed "Power to set aside ex parte orders". Where an order is passed by the National Commission ex parte, the aggrieved party may make an application to the Commission for setting aside such order.

How do I find court cases under Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Consumer Protection Act 61, section 61 Consumer Protection Act, section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act. People searching for it also type consumer rights act section 61. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act enacted?

Section 61 of the Consumer Protection Act, cited as Consumer Protection Act 61, was enacted on 09 Aug 2019 as Act 35 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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