National Consumer Rights Day- December 24th

December 26, 2023

In 1986, the Consumer Protection Act was passed and it received the assent of the President on December 24.
Since then, National Consumer Rights Day has been celebrated on this day to commemorate the occasion.

The World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15^th March.

The six fundamental rights of the Consumer Protection Act are-
- Right to safety, Right to choose, Right to be informed, Right to be heard, Right to seek redressal, and Right to consumer education.
The Consumer Protection Act 2019 was passed to widen the scope of the Consumer Protection Act 1986.
- It also includes punishment against misleading advertisements, false product descriptions, or any kind of guarantee of products and services.
- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is an entity established under the amended Consumer Protection Act.
  - It is tasked with imposing fines and penalties on companies engaged in false and misleading advertisements.
  - The CCPA plays a crucial role in enhancing consumer protection and ensuring accountability in businesses.