Question: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the new Consumer Protection Bill, 2017. Bill aims to-
(a) For the protection of consumer rights.
(b) to dealt with misleading advertisements.
(c) to regulation of the sale of online goods.
(d) both (a) and (b)
Answer- (d)
Related Facts:
- On December 20th, 2017, Union Cabinet approved a new Consumer Protection Bill, 2017.
- This new bill also provides for the creation of Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
- Set up of CCPA is to implement the protection of consumer rights.
- There is also provision for ban on misleading advertising by celebrities.
- Bill also provides for production liability proceedings.
- As an alternative dispute settlement system, there will also be provision for arbitration after the registration of the Mukrma in the Bill.
Reference:
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/cabinet-nod-to-consumer-protection-bill-to-curb-misleading-advertisements-4992205/
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174720