Part 15 · Dealers, Auctions & Disputes

Dealer Disputes — Fake Items, Escalation, Identity & the Full Remedies Framework

Fake items from dealers, misrepresentation, consumer forum complaints, cybercrime, and the full remedies framework for dealer disputes.

20 questions in this part

1 A dealer sent a completely different note than what was agreed — what are your exact legal rights? 2 A dealer sent a lower-grade note than described — is misrepresentation of grade a legal offence? 3 A dealer sent a fake error note when you ordered a genuine one — which laws apply? 4 Should you return the wrong or fake item before or after filing a legal complaint? 5 If a dealer disputes your consumer forum complaint, who bears the burden of proof? 6 Can you get compensation beyond just a refund — such as for mental harassment and wasted time? 7 What if the dealer is in another state — can you still file a consumer complaint in your own city? 8 A dealer sent a damaged note and claims it was damaged during shipping — who is legally responsible? 9 If you post publicly about a dealer sending fake items, can the dealer sue you for defamation? 10 Can you demand the original agreed item AND a refund simultaneously, or must you choose one? 11 You paid via UPI and the dealer has not shipped after 15 days — what is the legal threshold for action? 12 The dealer is not responding to messages or calls — what are your step-by-step escalation steps? 13 How do you find the real identity of an anonymous online dealer who has defrauded you? 14 If you file a cybercrime complaint, how long does it take — and what realistically happens? 15 A dealer collected payment from 10 collectors and disappeared — does this become a collective fraud case? 16 The dealer claims the item was shipped and lost in transit — how do you prove it was never sent? 17 Can you file an FIR for non-delivery — and which police station has jurisdiction? 18 What is a legal notice — and does sending one to a dealer actually work in practice? 19 Is there a small claims court in India for numismatic disputes — what if the amount is under ₹5,000? 20 What is the maximum compensation a consumer forum can award in a numismatic fraud case?