What Documents Are Required For Filing Appeal Against SCDRC Order Before NCDRC?

Answer:

Documents required for filing appeal against SCDRC order before NCDRC include certified copy of order from SCDRC, copy of complaint filed before SCDRC, written statement filed by opposite party, evidence affidavits, list of documents relied upon before SCDRC, copy of interim applications if filed, copy of final arguments from court records if available, proof of service of order on all parties, vakalatnama if lawyers were engaged, index, list of dates, memo of parties, appeal memo and grounds of appeal, application for condonation of delay if appeal is beyond limitation and proof of pre-deposit if applicable.

Apart from these mandatory documents, appellant should also prepare a clean chronology. This chronology should include date of purchase, date of payment, date of agreement, when service failed, date of complaint filing, date of legal notice if sent, opposite party’s reply if received, date of filing before SCDRC, important developments during case hearings and date of receiving order from SCDRC. Chronology not only help lawyers understand matter quickly, it also helps in finding out if there are any contradictions in story, missing documents and strong points to challenge order.

Documents require special attention while filing appeal against SCDRC order in NCDRC if consumer matter is high-value. Append documents randomly and appeal would become messy. Each and every document that is attached as annexure should support facts that are stated in appeal. For example, payment receipts support money consideration was given by consumer. Emails exchanged between parties support claims of communication. Photographs support defect in service. Expert opinions support technical issues. Previous orders from District and State Commission support procedural history.

LEGAL365 led by Advocate BK Singh give importance to documents when drafting NCDRC appeals. We call this document mapping. Document mapping means connecting every important fact that is stated in appeal with document that will prove it. This enhances clarity of appeal and reduces chances of poor presentation. Consumer litigation depends heavily on how solid evidence is.