<h1>E commerce regulation: Consumer Protection rules establish liability framework and promote a level playing field for stakeholders.</h1> The draft National e commerce policy seeks a facilitative regulatory environment to provide a level playing field for consumers, MSMEs and start ups and promote small manufacturers, while the Consumer Protection (e commerce) Rules, 2020 create a legal framework for digital transactions and set out a clear structure of liability for e commerce entities and sellers; home delivery was facilitated during lockdown under Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines.