Bar Of Indian Lawyers Through Its ... vs D.K.Gandhi Ps National Institute Of ...

The Supreme Court addressed whether complaints against Advocates for 'deficiency in service' are maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, as amended in 2019. The Court held that the services provided by Advocates do fall within the definition of 'service' under Section 2(1)(o) of the CP Act, thereby allowing consumers to file complaints against them for deficiencies. The judgment affirmed the NCDRC's ruling that Advocates can be held accountable under the CP Act for their professional services.