Supreme Court Ruling: Lawyers Exempt from Consumer Protection Act Claims

Justices Bela Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal have ruled that legal professionals cannot be sued for service deficiencies under the Consumer Protection Act. This landmark decision recognizes the distinct nature of legal services, underlining the significant skills, education, and fiduciary duties that define the legal profession. The ruling reaffirms the importance of maintaining a clear boundary between legal advocacy and typical business services, ensuring that legal professionals can continue to focus on their core responsibilities without the constraints of consumer service litigati