Advocates Can't Be Sued For 'Deficiency' In Service Under Consumer Protection Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Ritika Verma

11 July 2026 2:00 PM IST

  • Advocates Cant Be Sued For Deficiency In Service Under Consumer Protection Act: Andhra Pradesh High Court

    The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that complaints alleging deficiency in legal services rendered by advocates are not maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 observing that the services of an advocate are rendered under a contract of personal service, which stands excluded from the definition of "service" under the Act. [2026 LiveLaw (AP) 117]A Division Bench of...

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