Question
Download Solution PDFThe Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 has replaced the Consumer Protection Act in which of the given years?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1986.
- To make modern amendments relating to consumer protection and enhance the scope of the existing laws so that it becomes more effective Consumer Protection Act 2018 has replaced the old Consumer Protection Act 1986.
Key Points
- It was passed in Lok Sabha in December 2018.
- New definitions such as the definition of e-commerce have been added into the new act.
- The definition of consumers now includes buying goods and services from online platforms like Flipkart, Airbnb.
- Consumer Protection Act 2018 came into force on 20 July 2019 establishing the Central Consumer Protection Act promoting quality for protection, promotion, and enforcement of rights of consumers.
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