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Anamika makes an agreement with her advocate for filing

Q: Answer-Anamika makes an agreement with her advocate for filing case for defect in goods in Consumer Court....

The Apex Court has placed reliance on the precedents including R. Muthukrishnan vs. Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Madras State of U.P and Others vs. U.P. State Law Officers Association and Others amongst other and reaffirmed that the legal profession is a noble profession and it cannot be equated with other traditional professions andor commercial activities. The contributions of legal professionals in enhancing the efficiency, value and credibility of the judicial system differs significantly from the services provided by other professionals. The legislative intent of the Consumer Protection Act was never to bring professionals such as Lawyers Advocates within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

case for defect in goods in Consumer Court. But, she makes a condition that she will pay fees of advocate only after she gets justice from Court. Anamika is___________________.

A Not a consumer of advocate as advocates and their services are not covered under CP Act, 2019.

B A consumer under Consumer protection act, 2019.

C Not a consumer as she has not paid fees

D A consumer as goods were faulty so she should get good services from the advocate.

E Not a consumer but a complainant filing complain on behalf of somone who is a consumer.

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