The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (AIBE)

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Act 35 of 2019)

This edition of The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Act 35 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019), updated with The Mediation Act, 2023 (38 of 2023, dated 14-9-2023) and further amended by The Mediation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2023 vide S.O. 4506(E), dated 13-10-2023, provides the complete statutory framework for consumer rights and protection in India.

Published as a bare act without notes, this edition reproduces the law in its unaltered legislative form, ensuring accuracy and reliability for academic study, professional practice, and examination purposes. The Act lays down provisions relating to consumer rights, unfair trade practices, product liability, establishment of consumer commissions, e-commerce regulation, and alternative dispute resolution through mediation, thereby strengthening the consumer protection regime.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly useful for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians studying consumer and commercial law
• Practicing advocates handling consumer disputes and product liability cases
• Consumer rights activists and consultants working on redressal mechanisms
• Corporate legal teams and compliance officers ensuring adherence to consumer protection norms

By presenting the statutory provisions in their precise legislative form, this edition ensures clarity, legislative authority, and practical utility, making it indispensable for examination preparation, academic research, and professional use in consumer law practice.