Today was my fourth appearance before the District Consumer Forum. I
expected Exide to respond to my complaint, since they sent someone to
collect a copy a month ago,
but they weren't there. The judge (the lady who had initially accepted
my filing) said she would hear my evidence ex parte at the next
hearing in early January. If it's compelling enough, I guess a default
judgement will be issued in my favour, and Exide will proceed to ignore
that as well.
I usually read a book while waiting for my case to be called, but
watching the proceedings can be quite entertaining. Some lawyers argue
at length for the reduction of symbolic fines, with no success. Others
come prepared to rant and rave about injustice to their clients, but
stutter and stumble when questioned about the facts of the case. One
case was attended only by two people from the same opposing party.
Every once in a while, people are reprimanded for talking in the
courtroom.
And while the case drags on, the UPS batteries are now completely dead,
and we have been forced to order three (slightly cheaper) 42AH batteries
to replace them.