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CCPA imposes ₹8 Lakh Penalty for Misleading Infant Development Advertisements

February 28, 2026 1914 Views 0 comment Print

The CCPA held that specific developmental claims such as early crawling and walking were misleading as they lacked scientific studies or quantified data. Disclaimers and testimonials were found insufficient to justify outcome-based advertising.

CCPA Imposes ₹15 Lakh Penalty on Coaching Institute for Misleading Advertisement

February 27, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

The CCPA held that failure to disclose the specific courses undertaken by successful UPSC candidates amounted to misleading advertisement and a violation of consumer rights, warranting a higher penalty as a repeat offence.

Forced Service Charge by Restaurant & GST Thereon is Unfair Trade Practice: CCPA Delhi

January 13, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to make service charge voluntary and to address consumer complaints was held to breach statutory consumer rights. Software modification and penalty were directed.

Restaurant Penalised for Forced Service Charge: CCPA Ordered Refund

January 13, 2026 642 Views 0 comment Print

The consumer authority ruled that adding service charge by default, even after clear judicial guidance, violates consumer rights. Full refund and a monetary penalty were ordered, reinforcing that service charges must be voluntary.

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