Allowed
Ntc Nidhi Ltd. v. Thishya Rekshit Krishna S
Kerala HCOP(C)/2277/2023
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court set aside by-law orders dismissing petitions to remove ex-parte status from NTC Nidhi Ltd. The Court held that active participation prevents ex-parte application under Consumer Protection Act Section 38. Directions were issued to allow the petitioner to adduce evidence and cross-examine witnesses despite rejecting the late file of version.
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders setting aside petitions to remove ex-parte status are set aside; the District Commission is directed to allow trial participation, evidence adduction, and cross-examination.