Consumer protecttion Act, 2019

 

          Case law : 

Kumud Lall vs. Suresh Chandra Roy (Dead) through legal representatives and Ors - Are legal heirs also liable under Consumer Protection Act 2019 in case a negligent party is deceased?

Rule:

           Consumer Protection Act, 2019 – Liability for negligence. This is a civil precedent                 because: 

         Civil principle:

           There is a claim that can exist after death, but a claim for personal liability will not

          Analysis:

           Consumer sued for medical negligence. Both the doctor and the consumer are dead.              It   is a  question for the Court to determine whether the heirs of the deceased                          negligent individual   may be sued under the CPA. Appointment of amicus curiae                   to assist in statutory interpretation  and scope of liability.

               

 

         Conclusion

        NCDRC proceedings stayed .Supreme Court on whether relatives can be held liable              for    deceased's   negligence.

          Laws:

          Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Section Related to Liabilities and Compensation)

          Principles of survival of claim .Since the time when Estate liability in civil/tort law