New Delhi, July 21 -- The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking enforcement of consumers' 'Right to Know' the identity and details of sellers and intermediaries involved in goods and services.
A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta sought responses from the Centre and all States within four weeks.
The petition highlights that consumers must be informed not only about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standards, and certification of products, but also the full details of the distributor, dealer, trader, seller, and shop owner to enable effective redressal against unfair trade practices.
It invokes Sections 2(6) and 2(9) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, read wit...