What is the time limit of filing court case after legal noti

MAHENDRA (Querist) 14 July 2021 This query is : Resolved
If I send legal notice to anyone, how long can I sue them in court from the date of sending the legal notice.And what will be the time period to file a case against them in District Consumer forum?

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Sending a legal notice does not typically start a specific time limit for filing a court case. The crucial factor is the 'cause of action', which is when the issue arose. For consumer forums, the complaint generally needs to be filed within two years of this cause of action, as per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Issuing a legal notice is not a mandatory step before filing a complaint in consumer matters and doesn't affect the limitation period.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 15 July 2021
There is no requirement of issuance of legal notice for instituting a complaint before consumer commission, however, complaint has to be filed within 2 years of cause of action in terms of Section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Advocate Bhartesh goyal (Expert) 15 July 2021
Issuance of legal notice is not mandatory for instituting complaint in consumer matters.Complaint can be filed within two years from the arose of cause of action.

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