Consumer Court Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

What is the time limit (limitation period) for filing a consumer complaint?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

A consumer complaint must be filed within 2 years from the date on which the cause of action arose (e.g. date of defective product delivery, insurance claim rejection, or builder default).

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