In view of the rapid growth of science and technology, as well as the globalisation of economies, weighing and measuring procedures have vastly improved, and the scope of weights and measures has been expanded. The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 was enacted on 1-4-2011 with the intent of establishing standards for weights and measures, regulating trade and…
The Latin phrase ‘Caveat Emptor’ basically means ‘let the buyer beware’ is an integral part of The Sale of Goods Act, 1930. In commercial transaction it is the duty of every buyer to be careful while buying goods of their requirements and also the seller is under an obligation to allow the buyer to examine the…
Consumer Protection Act is one of the fundamental laws that offer safety to consumers in India. During the year 1986, the Consumer Protection Act was introduced for the first time and was further it was amended in the year 2002 through the Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2002. Definition According to The Gazette of India, ‘’An…
In modern era the consumers are called the king of the market but this concept of consumer field is not beyond a shadow of doubt because in reality the consumers are still the most deprived part of the market and are in a disadvantageous position due to non-fortification of their rights. They are suffering from…
INTRODUCTION: Parliament passed the revised Consumer Protection Act in 2019 and it took effect on July 20, 2020. The Act updates the 1986 Consumer Protection Act, which had outlived its usefulness in the face of modern consumerism and rising consumer disputes. The act’s goal is to safeguard consumers’ interests while also ensuring that complaints are…
What a complaint must contain: This question has been answered in the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 under Sec. 2(1)(c), which states that: “A complaint must contain any of the following allegations”: An unfair trade practice or a restrictive trade practice has been adopted by any trader The goods bought by him or agreed to be…
The concept of protection of rights of the consumers is not new; rather it is a practice that has been present in the society and various countries in one form or the other historically. The Old Testament mentions a form of consumer protection, and so does the Code of Hammurabi, but only in a mercantile…
Meaning: The Black law dictionary definition of negligence “conduct, whether of action or omission, which may be declared and treated as negligence without any argument or proof as to the particular surrounding circumstances, either because it is in violation of statue or valid municipal ordinance or because it is so palpably opposed to the dictates…
Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the term “complaint” has been defined under Sec. 2(1) (c) as: “An allegation made in writing by a complainant that- an unfair trade practice or a restrictive trade practice has been adopted by 6 [any trader or service provider the goods bought by him or agreed to be bought…
2006The Black Market also known as the underground market is the part of economic activity involving illegal dealings. Typically the buying and selling of merchandise or services illegally. Goods such as weapons and illegal drugs are inherently illegal, merchandise may also be stolen or may be otherwise legal goods sold illicitly to avoid tax payments…
