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When Can Celebrities Be Held Liable for Misleading Advertisements?

Corporate Law : This article explains how consumer law regulates brand endorsements. The key takeaway is that endorsers face penalties only when m...

January 20, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Levy of Service Charge by Restaurants is illegal: Govt

Corporate Law : Authorities have clarified that compulsory service charges violate consumer law, reaffirming that tips must be voluntary and canno...

January 12, 2026 3564 Views 0 comment Print

Consumer Protection Act 2019: Key Changes & Implications

Corporate Law : Overview of the Consumer Protection Act 2019, its key definitions, the establishment of CCPA, product liability, and penalties for...

May 9, 2025 4572 Views 0 comment Print

उपभोक्ता संरक्षण अधिनियम 2019 में शिकायत दर्ज करने की प्रक्रिया।

Corporate Law : भारत में बढ़ते हुए बाजार के प्रभाव को देखते हुए भा...

August 18, 2024 1806 Views 0 comment Print

Redefining ‘Person’ Under Consumer Protection Act, 1986: SC’s New Take on Long Standing Corporate Claims

Corporate Law : Explore the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on corporate claims under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, redefining 'person' and e...

May 29, 2024 1266 Views 0 comment Print


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CCPA Penalises Coaching Institutes for misleading advertisements

Corporate Law : The CCPA imposed penalties on coaching institutes after finding that advertisements highlighted successful candidates while hiding...

May 16, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

₹11 Lakh Penalty for Misleading UPSC Result Claims by Coaching Institute

Corporate Law : The regulator held that selective disclosure of course details and inflated success claims misled aspirants. The ruling reinforces...

December 26, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Guidelines for prevention and regulation of Greenwashing

Corporate Law : Explore CCPA's proposed Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing. Understand definitions, application, and implica...

February 20, 2024 1182 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA Issues Notice to Amazon Over Misleading ‘Sri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’ Sweets

Corporate Law : Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) takes action against Amazon for deceptive sale of Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad swee...

January 21, 2024 1668 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

Corporate Law : Dive into 2023 draft guidelines by Government of India for prevention and regulation of dark patterns in advertising and e-commerc...

September 11, 2023 1383 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CCPA Penalised Coaching Institute for Continued Misleading Advertisements

Corporate Law : The CCPA held that failure to disclose the specific courses attended by successful NEET and IIT-JEE candidates amounted to conceal...

May 7, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA Penalises Seller for Selling Non-BIS Toys Through Snapdeal

Corporate Law : CCPA held that sale of toys without mandatory BIS certification violated the Consumer Protection Act and Toys Quality Control Orde...

May 6, 2026 1971 Views 0 comment Print

Coaching Ads Misleading if Using Non-Enrolled Students Data Without Disclosure: CCPA

Corporate Law : Claims of high success rates in competitive exams were not supported by complete data or documentation. The decision emphasizes th...

May 4, 2026 2226 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Service Charge by Restaurant is Illegal: CCPA

Goods and Services Tax : The authority examined whether automatic service charges violate consumer rights. It ruled that default billing of such charges is...

May 2, 2026 3174 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA imposes ₹8 Lakh Penalty for Misleading Infant Development Advertisements

Company Law : The CCPA held that specific developmental claims such as early crawling and walking were misleading as they lacked scientific stud...

February 28, 2026 2388 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Customary Units Like Inches & Feet Can Be Used Alongside SI Units Under Legal Metrology Law

Corporate Law : The Department of Consumer Affairs has clarified that customary units like inches, feet, and dozen may be used as supplementary de...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Metrology (General) Amendment Rules, 2026

Corporate Law : The 2026 amendment introduces detailed metrological, technical, and safety standards for non-automated blood pressure devices. The...

January 7, 2026 1278 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules for Non-Invasive Non-Automated Sphygmomanometers

Corporate Law : The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is seeking comments on draft rules to amend the Legal Metrology (General) Rules for non-invasive ...

July 31, 2025 288 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometers for Continuous Measurement

Corporate Law : India's Department of Consumer Affairs released draft rules for clinical electrical thermometers for continuous measurement, seeki...

July 31, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

Draft CCPA Guidelines to Prevent Illegal Sale of Radio Equipment Online

Corporate Law : India's CCPA has issued guidelines effective May 27, 2025, to regulate the listing and sale of radio equipment, including walkie-t...

May 27, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print


Restaurant Penalised for Forced Service Charge: CCPA Ordered Refund

January 13, 2026 879 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.

Mandatory Levy of Service Charge by Restaurants is illegal: Govt

January 12, 2026 3564 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities have clarified that compulsory service charges violate consumer law, reaffirming that tips must be voluntary and cannot be added by default to bills.

Legal Metrology (General) Amendment Rules, 2026

January 7, 2026 1278 Views 0 comment Print

The 2026 amendment introduces detailed metrological, technical, and safety standards for non-automated blood pressure devices. The key takeaway is mandatory compliance with precise accuracy limits, testing protocols, and durability requirements.

₹11 Lakh Penalty for Misleading UPSC Result Claims by Coaching Institute

December 26, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator held that selective disclosure of course details and inflated success claims misled aspirants. The ruling reinforces strict accountability for deceptive educational advertisements.

Appeal Dismissed as Business-Automation Software Not Considered Consumer Use

November 15, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court applied the dominant-purpose principle and concluded that an established company buying specialized process-automation software cannot claim it was for personal or self-employment use. The transaction clearly supported larger commercial operations.

Silence Cannot Be Taken As Agreement In Insurance Proposals: NCDRC

August 12, 2025 750 Views 0 comment Print

The NCDRC ruled in favor of SBI Life, stating no insurance contract was formed since the insurer had not communicated its acceptance before the proposer’s death.

Surveyor Report Not Definitive & Can Be Challenged With Credible Evidence: NCDRC

August 12, 2025 999 Views 0 comment Print

The NCDRC ruled on a hotel’s insurance claim, stating that a surveyor’s report is valid unless challenged with credible evidence. The hotel’s appeal was dismissed.

No Assumption of Deficiency in Service can be Made Without Evidence: NCDRC

August 12, 2025 882 Views 0 comment Print

The NCDRC has ruled that a surveyor’s report is not binding. The court ordered United India Insurance to pay a ₹3.5 crore claim, finding the denial of a fire claim was a deficiency in service.

Non-Disclosure & Misrepresentation Justify Claim Repudiation: NCDRC

August 12, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print

NCDRC dismisses an appeal from Nancy Overseas, upholding the rejection of an insurance claim due to insufficient premium payment and non-disclosure of material facts.

Draft Rules for Non-Invasive Non-Automated Sphygmomanometers

July 31, 2025 288 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is seeking comments on draft rules to amend the Legal Metrology (General) Rules for non-invasive non-automated sphygmomanometers.

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