Section 87: Exceptions to product liability action

Q: What does Section 87 of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) deal with?

Section 87 CPA pertains to "Exceptions to product liability action". It is part of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 87 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) governs exceptions to product liability action.

Q: Is Section 87 CPA still in force?

Yes, Section 87 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 87 CPA?

धारा 87 CPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 87 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Section 87 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) governs exceptions to product liability action.

Q: What is Dhara 87 CPA?

Dhara 87 CPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 87 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 87 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) governs exceptions to product liability action.

Q: How to cite Section 87 of Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

Cite as: "Section 87, Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Consumer Protection Act, 2019, 2019, § 87 (India).

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A product liability action cannot be brought against the product seller, if, at the time of harm, the product was misused, altered or modified.
In a product liability action based on the failure to provide adequate warnings or instructions, the product manufacturer shall not be liable, if—
1. the product was purchased by an employer for use at the workplace and the product manufacturer had provided warnings or instructions to such employer;
2. the product was sold as a component or material to be used in another product and necessary warnings or instructions were given by the product manufacturer to the purchaser of such component or material, but the harm was caused to the complainant by use of the end-product in which such component or material was used;
3. the product was one which was legally meant to be used or dispensed only by or under the supervision of an expert or a person with professional qualifications, and who, by virtue of professional training or experience, should have been aware of the danger involved in the use of the product.