Context
Apple recently announced that consumers will have the right to purchase spare components of their products, following an order of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States.
Background
What is ‘Right to repair’?
In ShamsherKataria v Honda Siel Cars India Ltd (2017), for instance, the Competition Commission of India ruled that restricting the access of independent automobile repair units to spare parts by way of an end-user license agreement was anti-competitive. |
Need to include Right to repair: Ending manufacturers’ monopoly
What is the status of ‘repair laws’ in India?
International practices
Conclusion
If people want to fix things in a timely, safe and cost-effective way, whether by doing it themselves or taking it to a service centre of their choice, providing access to spare parts and information is imperative.
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