Empowering Women Through Consumer Justice
Specialized in protecting women consumers from unfair trade practices, defective products, and service deficiencies.
Consumer Protection Services for Women
Defective Products & Services
Defective jewelry and precious metals
Substandard cosmetics and beauty products
Contaminated food products
Poor quality clothing and textiles
Furniture and home goods complaints
Faulty electronic goods and appliances
Healthcare Services
Medical negligence affecting women
Hospital billing disputes
Pathology and diagnostic errors
Maternity care issues
Cosmetic treatment complications
Financial Services Disputes.
Insurance claim rejection and mis-selling
Banking services issues
Credit card disputes
Investment fraud and misrepresentation
Loan harassment and unfair practices
Digital payment frauds
E-Commerce & Online Shopping
Non-delivery of products
Wrong or damaged goods received
Misleading online advertisements
Refund and return policy violations
Fake products and counterfeits.
Real Estate & Property
Builder delays and project abandonment
Defective construction and amenities
False promises in property advertisements
Home loan related disputes
Maintenance and society issues
Education Services.
Coaching class fraud and misrepresentation
School and college fee disputes
Educational loan issues
Unfair admission practices
Travel & Hospitality
Flight and hotel booking issues
Tour package frauds
Travel insurance claims
Holiday club membership disputes
Utility Services
Electricity billing errors
Water supply issues
Cable and internet service problems
Mobile network disputes
Know Your Rights as a Consumer
1. Right to Safety
Protection against goods and services that are hazardous to life and property. Women consumers have the right to safe cosmetics, food products, electrical appliances, and medical treatments
2. Right to Information
Complete information about quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard, and price of goods or services. Sellers must provide accurate details, especially important for jewelry, medicines, and packaged goods.
3. Right to Choose
Access to variety of goods and services at competitive prices. No forced selling or bundling of unwanted products.
4.Right to be Heard
Consumer's interests must be considered in appropriate forums. Every woman has the right to voice complaints and be heard.
6. Right to Consumer Education
Right to acquire knowledge and skills to be an informed consumer.
5. Right to Redress
Compensation for defective goods, deficient services, unfair trade practices, or exploitation. You can claim refund, replacement, or compensation.
Common Consumer Issues Faced by Women
Cosmetics & Beauty Products:.
Allergic reactions due to undisclosed ingredients
Expired products being sold
Misleading "natural" or "organic" claims
Jewelry:
Incorrect gold/silver purity
Weight manipulation
Making charges disputes
Healthcare:
Unnecessary medical procedures
Overcharging in hospitals
Wrong diagnosis or treatment
Online Shopping:
Receiving different products than ordered
No refund despite return
Poor quality products
Financial Products:
Insurance policies mis-sold to homemakers
Unauthorized credit card charges
Investment schemes targeting women
Why Choose Us?
In-depth knowledge of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019,Proven success in resolving consumer disputes in Kolhapur,Transparent, affordable, and client-centric services,Personalized legal strategies tailored to your case
About us
Welcome to Kolhapur's premier legal service dedicated to protecting women's consumer rights. With extensive experience in consumer law and a deep understanding of challenges faced by women consumers, we provide compassionate, effective legal representation.
Why Women Need Specialized Consumer Legal Support:
Women are often primary household purchasers
Vulnerable to misleading advertisements targeting families
Face unique challenges in financial products and services
Need safe, understanding legal environment
Our Commitment: We believe every woman deserves to shop, invest, and consume services without fear of exploitation. Our practice focuses on ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
Our Values
Accessibility: Legal services in Marathi, Hindi, and English - making justice accessible
Compassion: We understand the emotional and financial stress of consumer disputes
Excellence: Dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients
Empowerment: We educate and empower women to understand their consumer rights
Here's what our customers say
"I was cheated by an online jewelry store. They promised 22k gold but delivered 18k. I felt helpless until I found Adv.Ashwini Palsule. She not only got me full refund but also compensation for my mental stress. Highly recommended for women facing such issues."
- Priya M., Kolhapur
”Hospital overcharged me by ₹2 lakhs during my delivery. I was overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. Adv.Ashwini Palsule was so supportive and understanding. They recovered the excess amount plus interest."”
- Anita K., Sangli
