Commentary on the Consumer Protection Act

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Description
The enactment of the Consumer Protection Act is regarded as 'magna carta' in the field of consumer protection for checking the unfair trade practices and deficiency in goods and services. The importance of the Act lies in promoting welfare of the society by enabling the consumer to participate directly in the market economy. The Indian Parliament enacted the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 on 9 August 2019, which came into effect from 20th July, 2020 repealing the Consumer  protection Act, 1986, to provide for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers' disputes. While retaining certain old provisions, the New Act has some new provisions like e-commerce, establishment of Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), strict norms for misleading advertisement, strict norms for product liability, alternate dispute resolution through mediation, to further safeguard consumer rights and create exhaustive consumer protection law. As per the Act, the expression 'buy any goods' and 'hires or avails any services' includes offline or online transactions through electronic means or by teleshopping or direct selling or multi-level marketing. With arduous industry, dedication and devotion, an earnest attempt has been made by the authors to undertake extensive research on various provisions of the enactment and its effectiveness in dealing with cyber crimes. Five editions of the 'Commentary on the Consumer Protection Act, 1986' by the authors received overwhelming response from the bench, bar and all those who have to deal with this legislation and the reviews of the book bear testimony that the book enjoyed the reputation of a standard and reliable commentary on the subject.

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Contents
Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Consumer protection Councils
Chapter III - Central Consumer Protection Authority
Chapter IV - Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies
Chapter V - Mediation
Chapter VI - Product Liability
Chapter VII - Offences and Penalties
Chapter VIII - Miscellaneous
Appendices
Subject Index
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Author Details
Dr. J.N. Barowalia, Principal Secretary (Law)-cum-Legal Rememberancer to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, is an eminent jurist and has been conferred with 'Himutkarsha's National Integration Award' as "Crusader against Social Evils". Dr. Barowalia had a brilliant academic record and obtained his B.A. Degree from Punjab University securing first position in his college and L.L.B. Degree from Himachal Pradesh University in first division. He has also taken keen interest in the extra-curricular activities, declamation contests and had been a good player of badminton, table tennis and golf. He is a life member of the Shimla Ice Skating Club since 1965. Dr. Barowalia topped in Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Competitive Examination held in 1975 and served as Sub Judge-cum-Judicial Magistrate-cum-Rent Controller from July 1976 to June 1984, as Senior Sub Judge-cum-Chief Judicial Magistrate of Lahaul & Spiti District, Kangra District and Mandi District from July 1984 to October 1994 and since April 1995 he has been working in Higher Judicial Service.
Abhishek Barowalla, Shri Abhishek Barowalia started practice in March, 2009 as an Advocate in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and he remained standing counsel for the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Board in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and National Green Tribunal for about five years. He is founder of 'Barowalia Law Chamber, (Law Firm) at Shimla. He is also a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association. Besides co-author of 'Commentary on the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act'; 'Commentary on the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue Act' and Commentary on the Right to Information Act'; he has authored 'Commentary on the Himachal Pradesh Urban Rent Control Act'; 'Commentary on the Himachal Pradesh Police Act' and 'Commentary on the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy & Land Reforms Act which have received overwhelming response from the advocates and students of law alike. Mr. Abhishek is an outstanding sportsperson. He is actively involved in social work and in the environment protection activities in Himachal Pradesh.