A.K. Jain’s Consumer Protection Act is an authoritative and insightful guide that provides an in-depth understanding of India’s consumer protection framework. Designed for students, legal practitioners, academicians, and individuals working in consumer affairs, this book explains the statutory provisions of the Consumer Protection Act with clarity and precision. With India witnessing rapid growth in digital commerce, service sectors, and consumer transactions, the relevance of a strong consumer protection mechanism has become more important than ever—making this book an indispensable reference for understanding consumer rights and remedies.

This book offers a detailed, chapter-wise analysis of the provisions governing consumer rights, complaint procedures, product liability, unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, e-commerce responsibilities, and the structure of consumer dispute redressal commissions. It also explains the definitions of key terms such as “consumer,” “deficiency,” “unfair contract,” “product liability,” and “service,” supported by illustrations to help readers understand how these concepts apply in real-life scenarios.

A valuable feature of this book is its integration of updated case law, judicial interpretations, and practical insights that demonstrate how consumer disputes are adjudicated across the country. It discusses the powers of the District, State, and National Consumer Commissions, the filing of complaints, admissibility rules, appeal procedures, and limitation periods. The book also sheds light on the responsibilities of manufacturers, service providers, and advertisers, especially in the emerging digital marketplace.

Key areas covered include:

• Consumer rights and responsibilities

• Complaint filing procedures and jurisdiction

• Product liability and compensation

• Misleading advertisements and penalties

• E-commerce and online shopping liability

• Unfair trade practices and unfair contracts

• Role of Central and State Consumer Protection Authorities

• Powers, procedures, and functions of Consumer Commissions

• Important judicial precedents and practical interpretation

Written in simple, exam-friendly language, A.K. Jain’s Consumer Protection Act is especially beneficial for LL.B., LL.M. students, judicial service aspirants, UGC NET Law candidates, and legal professionals seeking clear, updated knowledge of consumer jurisprudence. Its practical orientation makes it equally useful for consumer counselors, NGOs, and businesses wanting to understand compliance obligations.

With its thorough explanations, statutory updates, practical examples, and holistic coverage, this book serves as a reliable, comprehensive, and essential guide to India’s consumer protec