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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


Commercial Entities: Exploring whether businesses or commercial entities are included in definition of a consumer

January 22, 2024 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Explore whether businesses are consumers under the Consumer Protection Act. Analyze court judgments, recent changes, and the ongoing debate. Learn more.

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

January 21, 2024 1668 Views 0 comment Print

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) takes action against Amazon for deceptive sale of Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad sweets. Learn about the investigation and potential consequences.

Consumer Protection in Indian Trade: From Ancient Laws to Post-Independence Regulations

January 15, 2024 1575 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the historical roots of consumer protection in India, from ancient laws to post-independence regulations. Uncover the evolution of trade practices and legal frameworks shaping consumer rights.

No Consumer Complaints Against Revenue for Excess GST Levy: Madras HC

October 24, 2023 1404 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court’s ruling: Consumers can’t file complaints against the Revenue Department for excessive GST levied by hotel managements. Learn more here.

Insurance Policy applicable to whole India & not limited to concerned premises of Insured

October 11, 2023 1038 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the National Commission allowed the Revision Petition filed by the Complainant by making observation that the Insurance Policy pertaining to theft would be applicable to whole India as provided in the Insurance Policy.

Insurance Claim Rejection Unjustified: No Link Between Depression & Fatal Cardiovascular Arrest

October 11, 2023 1575 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Revision Petition have been filed by the Petitioner – LIC against Respondents under section 21 (b) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, against the order dated 25.01.2019 of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Gujarat. The Complainants have also filed separate Consumer Complaint before the State Commission due to the pecuniary jurisdiction.

Medical Negligence to be proved According to Apex Court Standards: NCDRC

October 9, 2023 1080 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the National Commission while dismissing the Complaint observed that in the absence of any omission, rashness negligence much less gross negligence the allegation made against the Opposite Parties have not been established and hence no relief could be made out.

Revisionary Jurisdiction can be exercised only on prima facie Jurisdictional Error: NCDRC

October 9, 2023 1461 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts the National Commission dismissed the Appeal by observing that the scope in a Revision Petition is limited. Such powers can be exercised only if there is some prima facie jurisdictional error appearing in the impugned order.

Interest on Deposited Amounts: Restitutionary and Compensatory

October 3, 2023 2484 Views 0 comment Print

The present First Appeal has been filed under Section 19 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (hereinafter referred as “the Act”) against the Order dated 01.09.2021 passed by the learned State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, U.P. Lucknow.

Allowing in withdrawal of amount by violating ‘Postal Department Rules’ would constitute ‘Deficiency in Service’

September 29, 2023 759 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Revision Petition (RP) was filed under section 21 (b) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, against the order dated 08.05.2019 of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission West Bengal.

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