Question

What are the various Acts passed by the Government of India which help in the protection of consumers' interest

Options

• The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

• The Contract Act, 1982

• The Sale of Goods Act, 1930

• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation - 

The following are some of the laws passed by the Indian government to protect consumer interests.

1. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986: This Ad provides for the protection of consumer -interests against various forms of exploitation such as defective goods, deficiency in services, unfair trade practices, etc. Under the Act, a three-tier machinery comprising of District Forum, State Commissions and the National Commission, has been set up for the redressal-of consumer grievances.
2. The Contract Act, 1982: This Act defiries .the conditions under which the promises in a contract are binding. In addition, the remedies available in case of breach of contract are also specified in the Act.
3. The Sale of Goods Act of 1930 : The Act protects and relieves consumers in the event that the goods they purchase do not meet the written or implied terms and warranties.