Question

Apart from the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, there are many other Acts passed in India for consumer protection. Write any four of them. 

Or 

What are some of the legal protection to consumers in India?

Answer 1

• The Sale of Goods Act 1930 : The Act ensures that the prescribed conditions of sale are met while purchasing goods. Violation of guarantee, warranty, after sale services, etc. come under this Act. 
• The Agriculture Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act 1937 : The Act is meant for determining the standard of agricultural products. 
• The Essential Commodities Act 1955 : The Act protects the consumers from super normal profit, hoarding, black marketing, etc. 
• The Weights and Measures Act 1976 : The Act is helpful in preventing cheating in weights and measures.