Consumer Protection For The Sales Of Goods

5: The Sale of Goods and Consumer Protection Law Exercises True or False? 1. Leases are governed by the Sale of Goods Act. (F) 2. Fitness for intended purpose is an implied condition under the Sale of Goods Act. (T) 3. Specific performance is a remedy available in special circumstances only. (T) 4. Unpaid sellers have no statutory remedies. (F) 5. The Consumer Protection Act, 2002 requires that ambiguous contract terms be construed in favour of the consumer. (T) 6. The Consumer Protection

CONSUMER LAWS IN PAKISTAN PART – I By Mohammad Sarwar Khan Abrar Hafeez Published by: Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan P. O. Box 1379, Islamabad – Pakistan E-mail: crcp@comsats.net.pk. Web Site: http://crcp.sdnpk.org in cooperation with Liberal Forum Pakistan, P.O. Box 1368, Islamabad – Pakistan E-mail: forum_liberal@hotmail.com 1999 i Author’s Profile: Mohammad Sarwar Khan Mohammad Sarwar Khan received his bachelors degree in Law and Economics and, Diploma in Higher Education in Politics

Introduction Sales of Good Act 1979 Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 Consumer Credit Acts 1974 and 2006 Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 Data Protection Act 1998 Voluntary Codes of Advertising Practice Pressure Groups Consumerism Introduction There are limitations and constraints on marketing activities because there are many ways in which people can abuse marketing techniques. Marketing needs rules because there are certain laws which

This part of the assignment will be assessed as an individual report written about one organisation. Consumer Law Consumer Law is where marketing activities of the business must be within the constraints of the law. In recent years the European Union has strengthened consumer protection law. Businesses must keep up to date with legislation so that their activities are not unlawful Sales of Goods Act 1979 The

Introduction The most common and traditional way to purchase goods for us is go to the high street stores where we pick up the goods what we like, pay for the prices at the check-out desk. However, the way has changed; 21 century is the world with E-commerce. People can no longer go to stores instead of buying all products at home over the internet. We can’t ignore the benefits of e-commerce. For consumers, e-commerce is great as everyone likes the ease and convenience

adoption of the CRD is evidence on shifting from a minimal harmonization of consumer protection approach towards the maximum harmonization measures88 on this matter, whereas the Member States still have their authority to sustain or adopt their national laws in respect to certain aspects.89 It worth mentioning that, although the CRD's rules necessarily apply to all sale contracts between consumers and sellers, but there are some exclusions from the Directive. Such exceptions refers to, property transactions90

MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF E-CONSUMER In this electronic age there is a need to protect consumers‟ interest and following are the areas of central importance for the effective protection of e-consumers. 1. Correct Information An informed consumer is self sufficient to look after her/his own interests than an uninformed consumer. Appropriate information on the products is very important for e-consumers as that can help the consumers to assess the benefits and risks of entering into a particular

Case Study 1 Question 1 Under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, A contract of Sale is a contract where a seller transfers or agrees to transfer goods or a service to a buyer for money, in the course of a business. The transfer must be for money, barter or exchange are not covered. The Act covers sales and agreements to sell. Question

5.1 Consumer protection under the existing laws This chapter will be dealt with the ways by which the consumers are protected from the default acts of the seller and the proposed amendments that are made to ensure that the consumers are protected more. The chapter will first attempt to explore and identify consumer awareness regarding the scope of their protection, responsibilities and Consumer Protection Act 1987. Secondly it will deal with the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumer Regulations 2002

performance. Sale has almost doubled in the last three years reaching $82.3 million in FY 1996. Its sales per store has increased by 50% and number of stores increased to 21 from 14 during the same period. The Making and Current Scenario During its formative years, Tweeter gained the reputation of being the retailer of high quality, high-end audio components and video equipment. They had a knowledge able sales force providing