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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


Neeraj Chowdhary Vs BPTP Ltd.: Consumer Victory in Property Dispute

August 11, 2023 2772 Views 0 comment Print

Neeraj Chowdhary Vs BPTP Ltd. (NCDRC Delhi) In a significant ruling, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi, has delivered a judgment in the case of Neeraj Chowdhary Vs BPTP Ltd., bringing relief to a group of home buyers who had been grappling with delays and uncertainties in the completion of their residential project. The […]

Consumer Not Liable for Bank’s Negligence in Unauthorized Transactions

August 11, 2023 2214 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the National Commission while relying upon the RBI Circular dated July 6, 2017 observed that there will be zero liability of a customer where the unauthorized transaction occurs in events involving contributory negligence on the part of the Bank and have accordingly allowed the Petition.

Consumer Protection Act: Prioritizing Consumer Welfare Over Technicalities

August 11, 2023 1224 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, it was observed that Consumer Protection Act is a beneficial legislation, in case of any ambiguity, the clauses must be read in favour of consumer. The hyper technicalities cannot create obstacles for the Consumer.

Revisional Jurisdiction cannot be invoked to reassess & reappreciate evidence on record: NCDRC

August 10, 2023 2991 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, it was held that the power of National Commission to review under section 21 of the Act is limited to cases where some prima facie error appears in the impugned order and where two interpretations of evidence are possible, concurrent findings based on evidence must be accepted and such findings cannot be substituted in revisional jurisdiction.

More beneficial clause under Insurance Policy shall be operational for Consumer: NCDRC

August 10, 2023 762 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, it was held that the Consumer was entitled to get his claim covered under the sub clause of the Insurance Policy which provides him a higher benefit.

Denial of boarding due to overbooking amounts to deficiency in service

July 6, 2023 5487 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the case of Bechu Kurian Thomas against Qatar Airways, where denial of boarding due to overbooking led to a consumer dispute. Explore the legality of compensation under the Consumer Forum Act, despite lower compensation provisions in the Aircraft Act and Carriage by Air Act.

Retailers cannot Compel Consumers to share their Mobile Numbers: Govt

May 26, 2023 13053 Views 1 comment Print

Govt advises retailers that mobile number of the consumers should not be taken without their express consent at the time of sale of any goods or services and, providing the same should not be made a mandatory pre-condition for sale. Government of India, has addressed a growing issue of retail stores mandating consumers to provide […]

SC defines consumer & commercial purpose under Consumer Protection Act

April 14, 2023 27291 Views 0 comment Print

Meaning of commercial purpose under Consumer Protection Act for reimbursement of claim on account of fire at Godown of a commercial enterprise

Government Crackdown on Illegal Betting Ads: Advisory Alert

April 6, 2023 288 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest advisory from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting urging media entities to refrain from promoting illegal online betting platforms. Legal implications and potential actions disclosed.

QR Code on Electronic Products under Legal Metrology

October 25, 2022 4494 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Metrology treats units of weighment and measurement, methods of weighment and measurement and weighing and measuring instruments, in relation to the mandatory technical and legal requirements which have the object of ensuring public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of the weighments and measurements.

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