Here are some notes on unfair contracts under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in detail:
- Unfair contract is a contract that is unreasonably unfavorable to one party, the consumer.
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, defines an unfair contract as a contract that has one or more of the following characteristics:
- It unreasonably excludes or limits the consumer’s rights.
- It places an unreasonable burden on the consumer.
- It takes advantage of the consumer’s weakness or ignorance.
- It is otherwise unfair to the consumer.
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, provides for a number of remedies for unfair contracts, including:
- The contract may be declared void.
- The contract may be modified to make it fairer.
- The consumer may be awarded compensation.
Here are some of the key provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, on unfair contracts:
- Section 2(46) of the Act defines an unfair contract.
- Section 24 of the Act provides for a number of remedies for unfair contracts.
- Section 25 of the Act sets out the factors that the Consumer Protection Commission will consider when determining whether a contract is unfair.
If you have entered into a contract that you believe is unfair, you may be able to challenge the contract in court. You should contact an attorney to discuss your legal options.