{"id":1427,"date":"2025-03-15T13:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T07:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1427"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:26:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:56:32","slug":"world-consumer-rights-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-consumer-rights-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World Consumer Rights Day 2025, Theme and Consumer Rights in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-consumer-rights-day-2025\/#World_Consumer_Rights_Day_Overview\" >World Consumer Rights Day Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-consumer-rights-day-2025\/#World_Consumer_Rights_Day_2025_Theme\" >World Consumer Rights Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-consumer-rights-day-2025\/#History_of_World_Consumer_Rights_Day\" >History of World Consumer Rights Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-consumer-rights-day-2025\/#Consumer_Rights_in_India\" >Consumer Rights in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-consumer-rights-day-2025\/#Consumer_Protection_Act_2019\" >Consumer Protection Act, 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-consumer-rights-day-2025\/#World_Consumer_Rights_Day_FAQs\" >World Consumer Rights Day FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Every year, March 15th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is observed as <\/span><b>World Consumer Rights Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to raise awareness about consumer rights and protection. The day highlights the importance of consumer rights in both the physical and digital worlds. The idea for this day was inspired by a speech given by U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1962, where he outlined essential consumer rights. Since then, this day has been dedicated to ensuring that consumers are aware of their rights and can make informed choices about the products and services they use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Consumer_Rights_Day_Overview\"><\/span><b>World Consumer Rights Day Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Consumer Rights Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a global event celebrated every year on March 15 to emphasize consumer rights and the need for fair trade practices. Consumer rights refer to the right of every individual to receive safe, high-quality products and services. This day serves as a platform for discussions on policies that protect consumers from unfair trade practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Consumer_Rights_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>World Consumer Rights Day 2025 Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2025 is &#8220;<\/b><b><i>A Just Transition to a Sustainable Future.<\/i><\/b><b>&#8220;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This theme focuses on the importance of making sustainable and healthy lifestyle choices accessible and affordable for all consumers. Sustainability is a key factor in tackling global issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. These issues affect not only the environment but also the economy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and social well-being of communities worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1429\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-03-132230.png?resize=300%2C253&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-03-132230.png?resize=300%2C253&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-03-132230.png?w=662&amp;ssl=1 662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_World_Consumer_Rights_Day\"><\/span><b>History of World Consumer Rights Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>purpose of World Consumer Rights Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to ensure that consumers have all the necessary information to make informed decisions about the products and services they use. The day was first observed in 1983 and is organized by Consumers International, a global federation of consumer organizations founded in 1960.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The significance of March 15 dates back to 1962, when U.S. President John F. Kennedy addressed the U.S. Congress and introduced the four fundamental consumer rights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Right to Safety:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consumers should be protected from hazardous products and services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Right to Be Informed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consumers should have access to accurate information about products and services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Right to Choose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consumers should have a variety of options to choose from.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Right to Be Heard:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consumer interests should be represented in policy decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Rights_in_India\"><\/span><b>Consumer Rights in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Consumer rights refer to the legal and ethical entitlements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that protect consumers from unfair trade practices, ensuring they receive accurate information about products and services, have access to quality goods, and can seek redressal in case of grievances. These rights empower consumers to make informed choices, ensure fair pricing, and promote a transparent and safe marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, consumer rights are protected under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The fundamental consumer rights include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Right to Safety:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consumers have the right to use products that meet safety standards. The certification marks for product quality in India include:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>ISI Mark (for industrial and electrical products)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>AGMARK (for agricultural products)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>FPO Mark (for processed food items)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to Be Informed: Consumers must be provided with complete information about products, including their ingredients, price, and potential risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to Choose: Consumers have the right to select from a variety of goods and services at competitive prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to Be Heard: Consumer complaints must be addressed through appropriate channels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to Seek Redressal: If a consumer is cheated or harmed, they have the right to seek compensation or corrective action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right to Consumer Education: Consumers should be educated about their rights and responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Protection_Act_2019\"><\/span><b>Consumer Protection Act, 2019<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 to provide stronger protections for consumers, particularly in online transactions. Some key features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inclusion of E-commerce Consumers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act defines consumers as those who buy goods or services online, ensuring their rights are protected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Definition of Advertisements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The act includes audio, visual, and online advertisements to prevent misleading claims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduction of Product Liability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Manufacturers and sellers can now be held accountable for defective products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unfair Contracts Provision: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracts that exploit consumers can be challenged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regulations for Direct Selling and E-commerce:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online platforms must follow ethical trade practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mediation Cells: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act mandates mediation cells at the District, State, and National levels to resolve consumer disputes quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The CCPA was established to oversee consumer rights, prevent unfair trade practices, and address false advertisements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Consumer Rights Day plays a crucial role in educating people about their rights as consumers. Whether buying a product in a store or shopping online, consumers deserve access to safe, high-quality goods and services. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, along with the CCPA, ensures that consumers in India are protected against unfair practices. By staying informed and exercising consumer rights, individuals can contribute to a fair and just marketplace for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Consumer_Rights_Day_FAQs\"><\/span><b>World Consumer Rights Day FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1428 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1428.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1428.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1428.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1428.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1428.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1740987765\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1428\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14280\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14280\" aria-controls=\"collapse14280\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is World Consumer Rights Day?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse14280\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1428\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14280\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15 each year to raise awareness about consumer rights and ensure fair trade practices worldwide.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14281\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14281\" aria-controls=\"collapse14281\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When is Consumer Rights Day celebrated in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14281\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1428\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14281\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In India, World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15. Additionally, National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on December 24 to commemorate the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14282\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14282\" aria-controls=\"collapse14282\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14282\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1428\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14282\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2025 is \"A Just Transition to a Sustainable Future.\" It focuses on making sustainable choices accessible and affordable for all consumers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14283\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14283\" aria-controls=\"collapse14283\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is World Consumer Rights Day important?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14283\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1428\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14283\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This day emphasizes consumer protection, promotes fair trade practices, and ensures that consumers are aware of their rights and responsibilities.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-14284\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse14284\" aria-controls=\"collapse14284\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How are consumer rights protected in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse14284\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1428\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-14284\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consumer rights in India are protected under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which includes laws against unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, and defective products.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Consumer Rights Day 2025, observed on March 15, highlights consumer rights. 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