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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 906 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 3765 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 5142 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 1944 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 1350 Views 0 comment Print


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CCPA Fines Food Brands ₹1 Lakh Each for Misleading “100%” Product Claims

Corporate Law : CCPA imposed ₹1 lakh penalties on two food companies for using misleading 100% claims that did not match the actual composition ...

June 22, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Prescribes Standard Edible Oil Pack Sizes to Improve Price Comparison for Consumers

Corporate Law : The government has exempted smaller edible oil packs and minor edible oils from standardisation requirements. The exemption is aim...

June 9, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA Imposes Penalties as Dark Patterns Manipulated Consumer Consent

Corporate Law : CCPA fined digital platforms for using interface designs that influenced consumer choices without clear and informed consent. The ...

June 6, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

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 552 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 633 Views 0 comment Print


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CCPA Fined Oriens Global Marketing ₹1 Lakh for Misleading Website Disclosures

Corporate Law : The CCPA ruled that incomplete product details, unverifiable regulatory credentials, and missing mandatory disclosures violated th...

June 22, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Zorro Night Club Penalised for Automatic Service Charge Despite Consumer Objection

Corporate Law : The CCPA held that automatically adding a service charge to restaurant bills violated the Consumer Protection Act and the CCPA Gui...

June 22, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

English Oven Fined ₹1 Lakh as CCPA Finds ‘100% Atta Bread’ Claim Misleading

Corporate Law : CCPA held that advertising bread as 100% Whole Wheat despite containing only 87% wheat flour was misleading. The authority ordered...

June 22, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA Penalises Narayana Coaching Institute for Misleading JEE Rank Advertisement

Corporate Law : The Authority ruled that selectively withholding course information and presenting disclaimers in illegible font misled prospectiv...

June 22, 2026 1542 Views 0 comment Print

CCPA Imposes Penalty for Selling Walkie-Talkies Without Mandatory Licensing Disclosures

Corporate Law : The CCPA held that failure to prominently disclose licensing requirements, frequency details, and regulatory approvals for walkie-...

June 22, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print


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Standard Pack Sizes Introduced for Major Edible Oils to Prevent Consumer Confusion

Corporate Law : Standard pack sizes have been recommended for commonly used edible oils to reduce market inconsistencies and assist consumers in c...

June 5, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Metrology Advisory Allows Existing Repairers to Continue Without Fresh Registration

Corporate Law : The Government has advised States and UTs not to impose fresh registration requirements on existing repairers merely because of re...

May 21, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

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 18, 2026 390 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 1545 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 324 Views 0 comment Print


Easing the Ease of Business-the Legal Metrology Act, 2009

September 27, 2023 1416 Views 0 comment Print

Explore impact of Jan Vishwas Act 2023 on Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Discover revised penalties and its role in promoting ease of doing business.

‘Deficiency in service’ and ‘unfair trade practice’ both established if party take a step back from its stated position to Consumer

September 26, 2023 1098 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Revision Petition was filed under section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 which assails order dated 06.02.2015 of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.

NCDRC it is not required to re-assess & re-appreciate evidence on record when findings of lower fora are concurrent on facts

September 26, 2023 1263 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the revision petition was filed under section 21 (b) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 assailing the order dated 11.08.2017 of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Pandri, Raipur.

Proper Legal Procedure for Loan Recovery & Vehicle Seizure to be followed: NCDRC

September 26, 2023 17358 Views 2 comments Print

In present facts of the case, the Revision Petition (RP) has been filed by the Petitioner against Respondents under section 21 (b) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, against the order dated 14.12.2017 of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Uttar Pradesh (hereinafter referred to as the ‘State Commission’).

‘Sufficient cause’ is a pre-requisite for condonation of delay: NCDRC

September 26, 2023 4056 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION NEW DELHI (NCDRC) have refused to condone the delay for 125 days as no ‘sufficient cause’ was shown because there was difference in oral submissions and the contents of the Application submitted.

Medical Negligence established if conduct falls below the standards of a reasonably competent practitioner

September 26, 2023 774 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION (NCDRC) have allowed the Revision Petition in favour of the Complainant as medical negligence of the doctor was established as the Complainant was able to discharge its initial burden of proof.

Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

September 11, 2023 1470 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into 2023 draft guidelines by Government of India for prevention and regulation of dark patterns in advertising and e-commerce. Know your rights and what it means for businesses.

Order dismissing appeal cannot be read as precedent & applied to cases in hand

August 31, 2023 957 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the matter was remanded and it was observed that the order of this Court dismissing the appeal cannot be read as a precedent and applied to the cases in hand. In fact, precedents cannot decide questions of fact.

Advisory: Ban on Ads including Surrogate Ads for Online Betting Platforms

August 25, 2023 891 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest government advisory banning advertisements for online betting platforms. Learn about the legal implications and consequences for media entities.

Consumer Protection (Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission) (Amendment) Rules, 2023

August 17, 2023 2508 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Consumer Affairs amends Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Rules, 2020, introducing a revised fee structure based on value of goods or services paid.

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