Consumer Protection Law; Add-On Course

Consumer Protection Law; Add-On Course

Online Single Credit Course on

CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW AND PRACTICE

4th - 6th December 2020

Objective

The practice of Consumer Law in India has gained momentum after the enactment of CPA 1986, later replaced by the Act of 2019. A greater importance has been assigned to consumer law at a global basis. All these factors have increased more scope for research and advocacy for creating a consumer-friendly regulatory framework. The Indian legal framework has also undergone a substantial change to comply with the international norms. The subject has received tremendous importance among the contemporary legal fraternity in India. The legal experts are emphasizing on the need for teaching consumer law very seriously to present generation law students for making them equipped to handle issues relating to this branch of law. In this background the present course will aim to introduce the participants to the existing law and practice relating to consumer protection.

  • The Certificate Course is a 3 days programme for 15 hours, divided into 3-4 sessions each day. This will provide adequate time for engaging with advanced questions on the themes of discussion. It will also offer adequate time for discussions and deliberations by the participants over and above the general participatory nature of the Sessions
  • Study material will be shared with the participants, before and during the programme;
  • Apart from enlarging the knowledge base of the participants, this Course is also envisioned as an exercise in ‘learning by doing.’ Accordingly, exercise assignments have been included, wherein the participants would be expected to engage in interactive exercises like to draft consumer complaints.;
  • On completion of the assignment and course an examination for evaluation will be held, and certificate will be awarded with grade secured.

The online single credit course is organised by the Chair on Consumer Law and Practice (CLAP), National Law School of India University, Bangalore, established by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will have a comprehensive understanding about the existing law on consumer protection in India.

Participants will be aware of the basic procedures for handling consumer dispute.

Participants will be able to appreciate the emerging questions and policy issues in consumer law for future research.

Course Module

  • The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • Consumer Protection under Sectoral Laws
  • Role of Mediation in Redressal Mechanism: Case Studies
  • Landmark Decisions: Case Studies
  • E-Commerce: Issues and Concerns
  • Consumer Law: Practice and Procedure

Who can participate?

  • Students
  • Academicians
  • Advocates
  • NGOs etc.

 

Course Date: 4th -6th December 2020

Registration and Course Fee

Participants can register in the following link https://forms.gle/nJWYVHjHSRkwR1rQ7  after payment of the fees. Only registered participants will receive the course certificate.

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  • Enter the necessary details
  • Click pay and make payment.
  • After making payment, download the payment receipt.
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The fees for the course is Rs. 250/- for students of MGCL and Rs. 400/- for others

Fees can be paid online in the following link https://feebook.southindianbank.com/FeeBookUser/org?id=295

Or can be paid into the account given below

Name of the account: Director Mar Gregorios College of Law

Account number: 0483053000019621

IFSC Code: SIBL0000483

Bank Name and Branch: South Indian Bank, Nalanchira

 

Course co-ordinator:        Mr. Sreedhar Kusumam

                                         Assistant Professor

                                         Mar Gregorios College of Law

                                         Trivandrum

                                         Mobile: 8547491762

For more details visit www.mgcl.ac.in or for any queries kindly contact training@mgcl.ac.in