Standard of Goods : The CPA attempts to protect consumers’ interests by ensuring that products and services satisfy specified quality, purity, quantity, and potency requirements. Notified bodies, such as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), play an important role in…
Neo-Colonialism : Although Classical (European) Colonialism, which persisted until the end of World War II, has diminished, it has reemerged in a new guise known as “neo-colonialism.” A few colonies were able to gain independence and were accepted as sovereign states in the UN during the post-World War II era. These states, however, were unable…
A consumer of goods refers to any person who: Definitions – Defect – According to Section 2(10) of CPA, 2019, “defect” means any fault, imperfection or shortcoming in the quality, quantity, potency, purity or standard which is required to be maintained by or under any law for the time being in force or under any…
The book “Roses in December” was authored by MC Chagla, a former Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and diplomat. The book is a narrative of his life and experiences, from his youth in a small Gujarat hamlet through his distinguished legal and diplomatic career. About the book “Roses in December” The title “Roses…
Consumer Protection Act : Indian consumer law is a body of laws and rules designed to safeguard the rights and interests of Indian consumers. The main piece of legislation governing consumer protection in India is the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. It repeals the previous Consumer Protection Act of 1986 and establishes consumer dispute resolution commissions…
Emergence of the word ‘Diplomacy’ The term ‘diplomacy’ has been derived from the Latin noun ‘diploma’ meaning a ‘double document’ or Greek Verb “diploun” which means “to told”. All passports, permits, and imperial letters of recommendation were stamped on twin metal plates, folded, and stitched together in a specific way throughout the Roman era. These…