The consumer protection act has come into force from 24th July 2020. Now I have filed a case in district forum under the old act of 1984 with a total claim of Rs 20 lakhs in the year 2019. The pecuniary jurisdiction of a district forum was only 20 lakhs under old act of 1984. Under the new act of 2019 the pecuniary jurisdiction is increased to Rs 1 crore. Now I have filed and amendment application in the forum and showed sufficient reason and prayed for enhanced compensation of Rs 40 lakhs stating pecuniary jurisdiction of forum has increased. I have also given estimates of new damages done by opposite parties and justification as to why the compensation needs to be enhanced. Now my specific question is has district forum has authority to accept the amendment of prayer and enhance compensation beyond 20 lakhs for cases which were filed under the old act of 1984 ? It will be of immense help if suitable Supreme Court or NCDRC judgements are given