Consumer Protection Act, 1986-A Descriptive Analysis

Abstract

Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is an  Act of Parliament of India enacted in 1986 to protect the interests of consumers in India It makes provision for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumers' disputes and for matters connected therewith also. The act was passed in Assembly in October 1986 and came into force on December 24 1986. The day is celebrated as consumer protection day.