Press Release

Dogra Law college organized an Extension Lecture on Consumer Protection Act, 2019 focusing on its comparative anaylsis with the preceding Consumer Protection Act, 1956 and even the new legislation of 2019 was enacted to provide for protection for the interests of consumers and to establish authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumer disputes.
Adv. Aseem Sawhney, J&K High Court was the resource person who enlightened the students about the consumer protection and its allied matters. He stressed that law is never static and is ever evolving. Adv. shared his personal experiences related to consumer matters.
He enlightened the students about the territoral pecuniary jurisdiction of the Act. While stressing upon the comparative analysis, he stated that the earlier Act was a toothless weapon and the same has been overcome by imposing civil as well as criminal libilities under the new Act.
The event started with the lightining of the lamp by all the dignitaries and envoking the blessings of almighty. This was followed by the handing over of the sapling to Adv. Aseem Sawhney as a token of appreciation. Mrs. Sumiksha Razdan, Lecturer Dogra Law College gave the welcome address. The vote of thanks was given by Ms. Divya Kataria, Lecturer, Dogra Law College. Prominent among those present were Kr. Samar Dev Singh Charak, Secretary, Dogra Educational Trust, Dr. Darshana Sharma, Director Dogra Group of college and capmpus development and faculty members of DLC. Adv. Sawhney persuaded the students to strive towards intellectual hunger and engage with the consumer protection law. Students and faculty members raised the various queries which were responded well by Adv. Sawhney.