Ricardo Constructions Pvt. Ltd vs Ravi Kuckian

The Supreme Court reiterated that under the Consumer Protection Act, a maximum period of 45 days is allowed for the opposite party to file a written statement after receiving notice, as established in New India Assurance Company Limited v. Hilli Multipurpose Cold Storage Private Limited. The Court held that the Commission's decision to foreclose the appellant's right to file a written statement was premature since the appellant had not received the complaint copy in time. The Court directed that the appellant be granted reasonable time to file the written statement, ensuring that the proceedings could continue without undue delay.