Consumer Complaint Against Advocate for Deficiency in Legal Services Not Maintainable Under the Consumer Protection Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that complaints alleging deficiency in legal services provided by advocates cannot be entertained under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Division Bench held that services rendered by advocates in professional legal matters do not come within the definition of "service" under consumer law because such professional engagement is considered a contract of personal service, which is excluded from the scope of the Act.…
