Bar Of Indian Lawyers Through Its ... vs D.K.Gandhi Ps National Institute Of ...
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Case Significance
Bar Of Indian Lawyers Through Its ... vs D.K.Gandhi Ps National Institute Of ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 14, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-410). The Supreme Court considered whether complaints alleging deficiency in service against advocates are maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986/2019. The Court held that legal profession is sui generis and services rendered by lawyers to their clients do not fall within the definition of 'Service' under the Consumer Protection Act. The NCDRC's contrary view was overruled, and lawyers were excluded from the purview of consumer protection law. The bench comprised Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bela M. Trivedi.
Summary
The Supreme Court considered whether complaints alleging deficiency in service against advocates are maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986/2019. The Court held that legal profession is sui generis and services rendered by lawyers to their clients do not fall within the definition of 'Service' under the Consumer Protection Act. The NCDRC's contrary view was overruled, and lawyers were excluded from the purview of consumer protection law.
What was the outcome of Bar Of Indian Lawyers Through Its ... vs D.K.Gandhi Ps National Institute Of ...?
The Supreme Court considered whether complaints alleging deficiency in service against advocates are maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986/2019. The Court held that legal profession is ...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-410)