What is the maximum compensation I can claim in a consumer court?

There isn't a fixed universal cap on the compensation you can seek, but the specific Consumer Commission you file with (District, State, or National) is determined by the value of the goods/services paid for plus the compensation claimed, since each tier has its own pecuniary jurisdiction threshold.

Filing in the wrong tier — for instance, seeking a very high compensation amount at the District Commission when it exceeds that commission's threshold — can result in your case needing to be refiled at the correct level, so it's worth confirming your claim amount fits the commission you're approaching.

Beyond just refund or replacement value, you can also claim compensation for mental agony, harassment, and litigation costs, where genuinely justified by the facts of your case. A lawyer or the commission's own filing guidance can help you determine the correct commission and properly quantify your total claim.