# The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Section 84: Liability of product manufacturer

- Act: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Act 35 of 2019)
- Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/consumer-protection-act/section/84/

## Text

(1) A product manufacturer shall be liable in a product liability action, if-- (a) the product contains a manufacturing defect; or (b) the product is defective in design; or (c) there is a deviation from manufacturing specifications; or (d) the product does not conform to the express warranty; or (e) the product fails to contain adequate instructions of correct usage to prevent any harm or any warning regarding improper or incorrect usage. (2) A product manufacturer shall be liable in a product liability action even if he proves that he was not negligent or fraudulent in making the express warranty of a product.

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