IntroductionConsumer—An Important Stakeholder Hidden Taxation on SocietyStakeholder Alliance Consumer and Consumer Protection Parties to Consumer Protection History and Growth of Consumer Protection Ralph Nader’s Contribution to Consumer ProtectionConsumer Protection, Why and How Consumer Duties and Responsibilities Consumer Protection: Indian Scenario Spate of Consumer-oriented Legislations How Are Indian Consumers Exploited? Consumer Protection in India Legal Protection to Consumers Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 2002 Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 Institutional Arrangements Under COPRA Quality Standards Standards of Weights and Measures Role and Initiatives of Voluntary Organizations Other Initiatives to Promote Consumer ProtectionSummary Key WordsDiscussion QuestionsFurther Reading