Sem VI Law of Torts + Motor vehicle act + Consumer Protection Act
๐งพ Q1. Main Features, Objects and Importance of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 ๐ SYNOPSIS The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a comprehensive welfare legislation enacted to protect consumer interests through statutory rights under Section 2(9), regulatory enforcement via the Central Consumer Protection Authority (Sec 10), adjudicatory mechanisms under Sections 34, 47 and 58, and product liability under Sections 82–87. Judicial interpretation has expanded its scope while also clearly defining its limitations through exceptions such as free services, personal service contracts, and commercial purpose. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was enacted “to provide for protection of the interests of consumers and for the said purpose to establish authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ disputes.” It replaces the 1986 Act and reflects a paradigm shift from passive dispute resolution to active consumer protection and market regulation , particular...