A patient suffers harm due to alleged negligence during surgery on 1st January 2020. He learns of the injury on 1st March 2020. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, what is the latest date by which he should file his complaint before the appropriate Consumer Commission?
- A 1st January 2022
- B 1st March 2022 ✓
- C 1st January 2023
- D 1st March 2025
Correct answer: B. 1st March 2022
Explanation
Section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 sets a limitation period of 2 years from the date on which the cause of action arises. Where the injury was discovered later, the cause of action runs from the date of discovery, so the 2 years count from 1st March 2020. Counting from the procedure date itself is the classic error this item tests.
Reference: Consumer Protection Act, 2019, bare act, 2019 ed.
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