CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -However, the Bill lapsed with the dissolution of the 15th Lok Sabha. The Consumer Protection Bill, 2015 was introduced in Lok Sabha to replace the 1986 Act.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 1991 (34 of 1991) (w.r.e.f. 15-6-1991).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Consumer Protection Bill, 1986 seeks to provide for better protection of the interests of consumers and for the purpose, to make provision for the establishment of Consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumer disputes and for matter connected therewith.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Consumer Protection Act 20192019 has replaced the Act 1986 and seeks to widen its scope in addressing consumer concerns.

Detailed explanation-5: -Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is an Act of the Parliament of India. It repeals and replaces the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.