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CONSUMER LAW-PROTECTION

Consumer law promotes the creation of a marketplace where buyers can purchase goods and services confidently , while ensuring equitable or fair treatment in transactions.

CONSUMER LAW-PROTECTION

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CONSUMER LAW-PROTECTION AGAINST UNJUST OF CONSUMERS

  Consumer law promotes the creation of a marketplace where buyers can purchase goods and services confidently , while ensuring equitable or fair treatment  in transactions. It is a legal framework whose primary aim is to protect consumers from unfairness and treat them justly, by addressing issues like faulty products, unfair contracts etc. Now, laws vary by country, different countries have their own rules, regulations and laws regarding this matter. 

Introduction

Consumer law is a body of legislation that protects the rights of individuals who purchase goods and services. It does know the power of polarity that can exist in the relation of  business and consumers thus they create a fairer, safer, trustable marketplace. Consumers have the complete right to receive truthful statistics about the products and services they are buying. This law here is in place to create or establish worth and standards for the safeguards of goods  sold to consumers. Consumer law has laws for consumers to seek for reimbursement or compensation or remedies when they have suffered a breach of their rights, highlighting the legal aspects. 

What are the ‘rights of consumers’ are there?

Right to safety : Consumers should be protected from “hazardous” or harmful products or services. Simply means that consumers should not get hurt by any of the goods and services they are buying. 

Right to be informed :  Consumers should be aware of the quality, price, and every ounce of detailing of the product or goods they are consuming. 

Right to choose : There are competitive prices at the market consumers can choose from the variety of those to their liking. 

Right to be heard : If there is something wrong with the products consumers are buying, they have the right to raise their concerns, dissatisfaction and complaints about products. 

Right to seek redressal : Against unfair trade practices and profiteering consumers can seek redressal. 

Right to consumer education : Consumers should be also aware of their own responsibilities and rights. 

 

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What are the ‘duties of consumers’ are there?

Having their rights consumers also have several duties in parallel –

  • Be informed: one should be informed about the thing they are purchasing, including adjectives like quality, quantity, price and other details.
  • Be ethical : should not encourage the illegal trade, black marketing etc. avoid false case against manufactures, be ethical.
  • Respect the environment : Avoid un-sustainable consumption like waste, pollution, and promote sustainable consumption. 

Some ACT Related To Consumer Rights and their Duties

The government acknowledges the need of protection of the consumers from frauds thus several laws were made for these purposes. These are the following.

  • The Indian Contract Act 1872
  • The Sale of Goods Act 1930
  • The Dangerous Act 1930
  • The Agriculture Produce Act 

And many more like these but these laws need the consumers to initiate the action by way of a civil suit, which is a lengthy legal process also expensive and time consuming. That’s why there came  The Consumer Protection Act 1986. It does provide a simple and quick access to redressal to consumers. Here again comes Consumer Protection Act of 2019  which  widens the same laws a little bit more. 

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There are courts named as ‘CONSUMER COURT’ is available, so consumers can file cases against those sellers who have troubled them.

Types of cases those can be filed ►

Defective Products: Consumers  can file a case if they receive any faulty , disruptive product or services.

Online Shopping: Buyers can  file a case if they have any malfunctioning issue with online shopping.

Harassment: If any consumer has faced harassment from the seller they can file a lawsuit.

False Bank Charges : If consumers are charged incorrectly by a bank they can file a case.

Unfair Trade Practices: Trade related unfairness happenings can be filed as a complaint in this court.

FAQ'S FOR CONSUMER LAW-PROTECTION

There are several laws related to this particular subject, for knowing better about it someone should consult an Advocate who is experienced in this matter. 

This regulation’s only purpose is to save the consumers from any fraud, thus to learn how to get protected from all the odds one should contact a good Lawyer. 

 It is already mentioned in the ‘rights of consumers’ section. For better understanding contact an Advocate. 

consumer rights are violated when the seller of goods takes advantage of the consumer in an unfair sense. For better understanding of this purpose please contact an known Advocate. 

Being aware of their rights and exercising them is a major part of the duties of consumers. For better learning, learning from a Lawyer would be a better choice.

Yes, consumer law in India is different from other countries although there also some similarities in main principles. 

someone does have the right to repair, replace, or refund the product defending on the severity of the defect. 

It is a guarantee document given by the seller that says the product will work as described, if it fails, someone can repair, replace or refund.

If the refund is legally required, one can file a complaint to a consumer protection authority or take legal action , where a well learned Advocate can be a major help.

Yes, different jurisdictions have legitimate time limits on when complaints must be filed, usually within a few months but a Lawyer or Advocate can help in this matter much more. 

Conclusion

To finish with The Consumer Law serves as a vital safeguard legal body in this modern marketplace, it is more than just some bunch of rules of legal framework. It promotes fairness, justice, transparency etc. that do good to us as consumers. It fosters trust and confidence; these are very needed components for a thriving economy. In addition, as markets are evolving and new challenges too, consumer law is a way to address issues like data privacy , emerging technologies , which it should adapt to. At long last consumer law is a way to create a balanced , just marketplace where us buyers can play the game purchasing knowing their rights are protected. 

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