Consumer courts in India:
1. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC):
A national level court works for the whole country and deals compensation claimed exceeds rupees one core. The National Commission is the Apex body of Consumer Courts; it is also the highest appellate court in the hierarchy. The commission is headed by a sitting or retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.
2. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC):
A state level cour works at the state level with cases where compensation claimed is above 20 lakhs but up to one core.
3. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (DCDRF):
A district level court works at the district level with cases where the compensation claimed is up to 20 lakhs.
