In a landmark judgment on May 14, the Supreme Court has rules that advocates are not liable under the Consumer Protection Act 1986 for any alleged deficiency of services, distinguishing legal professionals from ordinary business or trade practitioners. This decision effectively overturns a 2007 National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) verdict which previously held that
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