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Consumer Protection & Product Liability Law in India: A Paradigm Shift
November 11, 2021 @ 16:30 - 17:30
Consumer Protection & Product Liability Law in India: A Paradigm Shift Thursday, November 11, 2021 (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM IST) Click here to register:- https://conferenceunconference.com/w2021/Ereg_Nov1121.aspx?id=167 After almost 35 years, India turned a new leaf in consumer welfare legislation with the introduction of the revamped Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Amongst the various changes introduced is the new chapter dedicated to product liability, which determines the roles and responsibilities for each stakeholder across the product supply chain. In addition, the new law also establishes a consumer watchdog – the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) – entrusted with protecting and enforcing consumer rights as a class. Will the new regime bring about an increase in product liability claims? What enforcement activities can be expected of the CCPA? Join us as we deliberate on the contours and implications of the new law, with special focus on the product liability framework. Focus Areas: Some of the key issues that we would discuss include:
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