The Indian legal framework consists of a number of laws and regulations which provide protection to consumers.
The Consumer Protection Act,1986 :
The Act seeks to promote and protect the interests of consumers. It provides safeguards to consumers against defective goods, deficient services, unfair trade practices and other forms of their exploitation. The Act provides for the setting up of consumer courts at the district levels, state levels and national level. It also provides for the formation of consumer protection councils in every district and state and at the apex level.
The Sale of Goods Act 1930 :
The Act ensures that the prescribed conditions of sale are met while purchasing products. 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.
Weights and Measures Act 1976 :
The Act is helpful in preventing cheating in weights and measures. The Act prevents the use of nonstandard weights and measures.
