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Consumer Commissions
Consumer Commissions have power to act as Judicial Magistrate for trial of offences, which includes power to issue arrest warrants: Delhi HC
The question here is not about past wrongs, it is about the present failure to comply with a legally binding order. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is explicit on this point, that those in charge of a company during non-compliance are accountable. By holding a directorial position during this period, the petitioner is naturally included in this responsibility.