Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha
(1995) 6 SCC 651 · Supreme Court of India
Medical services are 'service'; patients are consumers except where the service is free.
Unit V · Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws
Consumer, unfair trade and product liability under CPA 2019
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Protection Act, 2019 | 2(7) | Consumer |
| Consumer Protection Act, 2019 | 2(34) | Product liability |
| Consumer Protection Act, 2019 | 28–73 | Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions |
Landmark cases
Lucknow Development Authority v. M.K. Gupta
(1994) 1 SCC 243 · Supreme Court of India
Housing construction by a statutory authority can be a service under consumer law.