Consumer Protection Councils (CPCs) are bodies or government entities formed to protect the rights and interests of consumers in a a nation. These councils are made to make sure businesses and service providers deal with customers in an ethical, responsible, and fair manner. Promoting consumer welfare, safeguarding customers from unethical commercial practises, and enhancing consumer awareness…
There shall be established for the purposes of this Act, agencies, namely:- (a) “District Commission” established by the State Government, (b) “State Commission” established by the State Govemment, and (c) A National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission established by the Central Government by notification. The Chapter IV of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 aims to create…
Everyone has a ‘Right to Reputation’. Defamation is the unlawful and therefore punishable offense of damaging a person’s reputation (without just cause or legitimate excuse) by inflicting hatred, contempt, or ridicule. If you damage the reputation of others, do so at your own risk, just like infringing on proprietary rights. Winfield defines defamation as “publication…
The charter act of 1853 introdused second,third and fourth law commission which are as followings ; Second Law Commission | Charter act of 1853 The second law commission was appointed on november 29, 1853 for a period of 3 years under the chairmanship of sir john romilly. There were seven members in law commission. This…
Distinction between State and Society, The terms society and state have frequently been used interchangeably. Aristotle, for example, recognised no distinction between the State and society. As a result, the Greek city-states were said to coexist with society. These two terms “society and state” are frequently used interchangeably, yet they differ in several ways. The…
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…