Consumer Protection Law in India: Emerging Challenges

About The Editor

Dr. Alok Kumar, is Associate Professor at ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Jharkhand. He did his LL.B. & LL.M. from Law School, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He started his law teaching as Lecturer in University Law College V.B.U., Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. He did his Ph.D. in Law in the area of “Judicial Accountability in India”. His work on Judicial Accountability was widely acknowledged. He has 15 years of experience in teaching and research in the area of Law. He is also the author of several Research Papers and Articles for reputed Law Journals. He authored Edited Books including “Juvenile Justice and Human Rights Contemporary Issues, Challenges and Opportunities” & “Essays on the Legal Treatise Vol. I”. He is a regular speaker and trainer at legal and social forums. His work as legal educator and trainer in empowerment of citizens through legal awareness NALSA Pan-India Campaign 2022 are widely acknowledged by District Legal Service Authority and Jharkhand Legal Service Authority. He is a part of three months Legal Aid cum Awareness and Outreach Program for Women and Tribal people of Jharkhand conducted by Yuva Sadan.

About The Book

Consumer protection and consumerism in India have undergone significant changes in recent years, with the aim of strengthening consumer rights and addressing emerging challenges. Several developments in law and practice have shaped these changing contours. The most notable change in consumer protection in India was the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which replaced the outdated Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The government has been actively working to address several challenges by formulating policies and regulations to protect consumer interests. This book endeavors to comprehensively discuss the importance of consumer awareness and education campaigns. It aims to educate consumers about their rights, enables informed decision-making, and promote responsible consumption. This book will provide a comprehensive framework for academicians, professionals and students to connect significant reforms, and efforts to strengthen consumer redressal mechanisms.