Question

State whether the following statement is true or false with reason.

Consumer courts protect the interest of consumers.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Reason:

The Consumer Protection Act (enacted in 1986) and the consumer‑disputes redressal mechanism set up under it were created to protect consumers’ interests by providing a forum to hear complaints and order remedies. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and related bodies provide the statutory mechanism for consumer grievance redressal.