Nature of jurisdiction

Consumer Court established under the Punjab Consumers Protection Act, 2005 was not a court of general jurisdiction and it was duty of Consumer Court to examine allegations raised in a complaint before it in order to determine its jurisdiction in the matter

Vague and general allegations without raising any dispute about defective products or faulty services did not confer jurisdiction upon Consumer Court to adjudicate upon a matter and assume jurisdiction.

Powers of Guardian Court with regard to custody of minor were in the nature of parental jurisdiction, and court must act in a way, a wise parent would do.