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Dear Sir,

File before the District Consumer Commission, Mangalore (Dakshina Kannada District).

Reliefs you can seek:

Refund of ₹50,000

Interest @ 12% per annum from the date of payment

Compensation for harassment & mental agony (₹25,000–₹50,000)

Litigation costs

Dear Client,
Both documentary and oral evidence are required to prove a claim in the Court, but in your case, since the transaction of money made through your friend account, there exists no direct relationship between the parties that makes your claim weak and untenable. From the contents of the query, it appears that the dispute between you and Global Tea Cafe comes under the purview of Intellectual Property Laws. A dispute between traders or businessmen is considered a commercial dispute, and the remedy lies with the Commercial Court constituted under the Commercial Court Act, 2015. A commercial dispute is a disagreement relating to trade or commerce between two or more stakeholders. These disputes generally arise concerning contract terms and conditions, fiduciary duties, or intellectual property rights and may be settled through court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution(ADR). Considering the nature of the dispute, serving a legal notice to the Global Tea Cafe you can escalate your complaint or grievance before the Commercial Court to resolve the dispute legally. Consult with an Advocate handling commercial disputes before the Commercial Court for guidance and steps.