THE EMERGING TRENDS IN THE CONSUMER LAW by KIRAN GUPTA PRAKASH SHARMA P. P. MITRA – Edition 2024

Description

THE EMERGING TRENDS IN THE CONSUMER LAW focuses around the execution
and utilisation of consumer protection regulations to identify common features and most
effective methods. The volume contains more than 20 pieces contributed by several law
schools, offering an extensive examination of the current state of consumer law in India. The
book explores the potential of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to enhance efficiency and
safeguard consumer rights. Additionally, it provides recommendations for future development
of existing consumer practices. This text explores the economic elements that can be used
to evaluate the effectiveness of alternative enforcement techniques. It also contends that
in today’s digital age there is a strong argument for the increased importance of successful
enforcement of consumer laws. In this perspective, this timely publication is beneficial to
individuals in various roles, including educators, learners, scholars, legal professionals,
advocates, and decision-makers involved in the field of consumer protection.
Key features of the book:
1. Discusses the emergence of globalised market economy
2. Compares consumer protection law and competition law
3. Covers all punitive measures under the consumer laws
4. Analyses food rights in comparison with animal rights
5. Clarifies contemporary rights of homebuyers and real estate regulations
6. Focuses on every legal issue on product liability and service providers
7. Outlines the rights of consumers of e-commerce, banks, electricity and rural areas
8. Introduces new adjudication systems including mediation.