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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Protection of action taken in good faith

In force Act 68 of 1986 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 68 of 1986

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Section 28 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 deals with protection of action taken in good faith. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the members of the District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission or any officer or person acting under the direction of the District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission for executing any order made

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the members of the District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission or any officer or person acting under the direction of the District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission for executing any order made by it or in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done by such member, officer or person under this Act or under any rule or order made thereunder.

Section 28, The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (Act 68 of 1986).

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Consumer Protection Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Consumer Protection Act is headed "Protection of action taken in good faith". No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the members of the District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission or any officer or person acting under the direction of the District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission for executing any order made

How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Consumer Protection Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Consumer Protection Act 28, section 28 Consumer Protection Act, section 28 of the Consumer Protection Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Consumer Protection Act enacted?

Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 as Act 68 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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