Lawyers Not “Service Providers” Under Consumer Protection Act, Says Amicus | Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

On Thursday, The Supreme Court is deliberating on whether lawyers can be held responsible under the Consumer Protection Act, a case dating back to a 2007 judgment. Senior Advocate V Giri argues that lawyers acting as agents in court should not be considered service providers. With judgment pending, the legal community anticipates a landmark decision that will define lawyer-client relationships.