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Consumer forums can issue detention orders, not arrest warrants: Calcutta HC

IndiaTimes Sunday, 6 April 2025 ()
Calcutta High Court clarified that consumer forums cannot issue arrest warrants like a criminal court, but can only order civil detention to enforce judgments. This arose from a case where an arrest warrant was wrongfully issued against a branch manager by the District Consumer Forum for an automobile payment dispute.
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