About the Law: Consumers are an important part of the business growth and the economy as a whole. Consumer protection laws focus on regulating the quality of products and services and protecting consumer interests to help them make informed decisions. In view of the rapid changes in industry and commerce around the world, the (Indian) Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was amended with a new broader law that came into effect in 2020 and new rules and regulations.
In India, consumer rights protection is governed primarily by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Consumer Protection Act), and the laws and regulations enacted under it.
Some of the laws and regulations enacted under the Consumer Protection Act include the Consumer Protection Act (E-Commerce), 2020, Consumer Protection Rules (Mediation), 2020, Consumer Protection Laws (Consumer Dispute Resolution Commissions), 2020 and Consumer Protection (General) Acts, 2020. Apart from the Consumer Protection Act, there are various other laws and regulations enacted regarding the protection of consumer interests that cover specific issues such as food, drugs and cosmetics.