<h1>Lok Sabha Approves Consumer Protection Bill 2018 to Boost Consumer Rights and Address Unfair Trade Practices. Awaiting Rajya Sabha Approval.</h1> The Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2018, aiming to enhance consumer rights and establish mechanisms for addressing complaints about goods and services. The bill proposes the creation of Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions and a Central Consumer Protection Authority to tackle unfair trade practices and enforce consumer rights. While some members supported the bill for its potential to protect consumers, others criticized it for centralizing power and not addressing state concerns. The bill includes provisions for product liability and misleading advertisements but excludes media liability. It now awaits approval from the Rajya Sabha.