Consumer Protection Act, 1986
26. Dismissal of Frivolous or Vexatious Complaints
Where a complaint instituted before the
District Forum, the State Commission or, as the case may be, the National
Commission is found to be frivolous or vexatious, it shall, for reasons to be
recorded in writing, dismiss the complaint and make an order that the
complainant shall pay to the opposite party such cost, not exceeding ten
thousand rupees, as may be specified in the order.