WHY IS IT #CELEBRATED? #National_Consumer_Rights_Day in India marks the enactment of the #Consumer_Protection_Act of 1986, a landmark legislation approved on December 24, 1986, by the President of India. This act was introduced to safeguard consumers from #exploitation and ensure fair practices across various sectors. WHAT DOES THE #ACT DO? The Consumer Protection Act established a three-tier system of consumer courts—District, State, and National—for resolving disputes effectively. It also granted #Right_to_Safety #Right_to_Information #Right_to_Choose #Right_to_be_Heard #Right_to_Seek_Redressal #Right_to_Consumer_Education WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR #CONSUMERS? The act empowers consumers to: #Demand #justice in cases of #defective #products or #poor #services. Address issues such as #expired goods, #unfair trade practices, and #misleading advertisements. #Seek #protection and #accountability from businesses and service providers.