Under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 (India), a medical negligence claim against a private hospital is filed before the District Consumer Commission. What is the upper limit of 'consideration paid' (value of service) for filing in the District Commission?

• A Rs. 10 lakh
• B Rs. 50 lakh
• C Rs. 2 crore
• D Rs. 1 crore ✓

Explanation

The Consumer Protection Act 2019 revised the pecuniary jurisdiction of consumer forums. The District Consumer Commission handles complaints where the value of goods or services including compensation does not exceed Rs. 1 crore (10 million rupees). State Consumer Commissions handle Rs. 1 crore to Rs. 10 crores. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) handles claims above Rs. 10 crores. Medical services are covered under the Act as 'services for consideration' following the Supreme Court's Kusum Sharma judgement.

Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.

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