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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is an Indian law that provides for the better protection of the interests of consumers and the settlement of consumer disputes. It establishes consumer councils and other authorities at the national, state and district levels and defines various terms and provisions related to consumer rights and remedies.
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (COPRA) was an Act by the Parliament of India elected to protect the interests of consumers in India. It was replaced by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. It was made for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumer's grievances and matters connected with it.
The Act provides for better protection of the interests of consumers and establishes consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumer disputes. It defines key terms such as consumer, defect, deficiency, unfair trade practice and restrictive trade practice.
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An Act to provide for the better protection of the interests of consumers and for that purpose to make provision for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumers’ disputes and for matters connected therewith.
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Learn about the Consumer Protection Act, which was implemented in India to protect the rights and interests of consumers from exploitation and harm. Find out who is a consumer, what are the practices to be followed by businesses, and how to seek redressal through the three-tier system of forums.
This web page contains the full text of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, which was repealed by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. It defines the terms, scope and procedures of consumer protection in India.
An Act to provide for the better protection of the interests of consumers and for that purpose to make provision for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumers' disputes and for matters connected therewith.
