Consumer Protection And Product Liability – A Theory On Evolution

Shivani Nair, Diya Purohit & Raneeta Pal, Manipal University, Jaipur

INTRODUCTION

The Law of product liability provides the consumers with a remedy or recourse for any legal injuries faced from a defective product. It is reckoned that lakhs of people across the globe are negatively affected by defective products. The manufacturers or sellers pay large amounts for products-liability insurance and damages. The product must meet the usual expectations of consumers. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer and seller to ensure the safety and quality of the product as described. However, this was not always the case. The theory of "warning empty", which means that shoppers should be careful, was based on general consumer law from the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century.1 We were able to face the manufacturer directly and did not require court or legislative intervention. However, along with changes in production and consumption methods such as the Industrial Revolution, problems caused by defective products have increased due to technological advances. The Product Liability Law has been enacted.