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Advocates are not subject to liability under the Consumer Protection Act, as ruled by the Supreme Court.
The NCDRC’s 2007 verdict was challenged by various bar bodies, including the Bar Council of India, Delhi High Court Bar Association, and Bar of Indian Lawyers, as well as other individuals. The plea filed by these entities resulted in the recent judgement.The esteemed Supreme Court of India ruled that Advocates are not liable under the Consumer Protection Act. The Consumer Protection Act 1986 does not hold advocates responsible for any deficiency of services, as ruled by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Therefore, advocates are not susceptible to lawsuits for offering inadequate service in consumer courts. Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal emphasized that the legal profession is distinct and…