Pragya bought an iron of a reputed brand for 1,500 but it caused an electric shock while it was being used. Pragya wants to exercise her 'Right'. Identify the 'Right' under which she can be protected.
Pragya can exercise the following rights:
a) Right to Safety: Praghya has the right to be protected against goods and services which are hazardous to life and health.
b) Right to be Heard: Praghya has the right to file a complaint and to be heard. Usually reputed companies have their own consumer service and grievance cell where she can say her complaints and have the right to be heard.
c) Right to seek Redressal: Praghya has a right to get relief in this case as the product falls short of her expectations. The Consumer Protection Act provides a number of reliefs to the consumers including replacement of the product, removal of defect in the product, compensation paid for any loss or injury suffered by the consumer, etc.
