Introduction The markets of the modern world have changed rapidly in the recent past with the availability of a plethora of goods and modes of services. The booming e-commerce market, especially in the context of a pandemic ridden world, where a major part of the world population has learnt and started to rely on online…
INTRODUCTION Consumer protection laws offer an important part of a reliable market economy. While “buyer beware” was once the motto of the free market, these regulations help keep sellers honest, with no threat of unpleasant surprises. Consumer protection is linked to the idea of consumer rights and to the formation of consumer organizations, which help…
Chapter VII of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 deals with the offences and penalties.[i] Section 72(1): In case of failure to comply with the order of District/State/National Commission, imprisonment for a period not less than 1-month extendable upto 3 years, OR, fine of not less than Rs. 25,000/- upto Rs.1,00,000/-, or both. Section 88: In…
WHAT IS CONSUMER PROTECT ACT? The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted to protect the interests of consumers in India. It was made for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumer’s grievances and matters connected with it. It gives easy and fast compensation to consumer’s grievances. It also safeguards…
Introduction On August 9th, 2019, the Consumer Protection Act of 2019 became law. However, as of July 20th, 2020, it is in effect. While the New Act retains some of the old requirements, it also adds new ones to strengthen the existing laws and create a comprehensive consumer protection statute. New sections in the Consumer…
Introduction The Consumer Protection Act of 2019 increases the ideas covered by the Act, such as product responsibility, e-commerce, and so on. The Act provides protection for the items purchased or services rendered. Services are defined in Section 2(o) of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 and Section 2(42) of the present Act.Any type of…
Introduction of consumer Why Consumer Protection is necessary? Laws governing Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Basic rights of Consumer 1. Right to Safety 2. Right to Choose 3. Right to be Informed 4. Right to Consumer Education 5. Right to be Heard/Representation 6. Right to seek Redressal Who is said to be a consumer? A consumer…
On July 20th, 2020, the new Consumer Protection Act, 2019 came into force in India, replacing the previous enactment of 1986. Some of the highlights are regarding e-filing of consumer complaint. No fees is required if the claim is within Rupees 5 lakhs. A consumer can conduct her own case via video conferencing. Engaging a…
WHO IS A CONSUMER UNDER CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT,2019 Earlier there was the consumer protection act,1986 which didn’t satisfy the latest versions of the doing business in the market. So the parliament had passed a bill on 6th august 2019 upon which the president gave his assent on 9th august 2019. The object of the consumer…
Any person who buys items or administrations for his own utilization and not for assembling or resale is known as a shopper. A consumer is one who is the chief whether or not to purchase a thing at the store or somebody who is impacted by ad and promoting. Consumer alludes to any individual who…
