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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


Latest News


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


Surveyor’s Report does not have binding effect on insured or insurer: NCDRC

October 21, 2022 4245 Views 0 comment Print

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission observed that in the insurance matters Surveyor’s Report is not the final word and it is not binding upon the insured or insurer. It was also upheld that when the Company certified while issuing the policy that there is a first class construction, then the plea of pre-existing defect in the structure of the insured building cannot be taken into consideration.

Educational Institute not fall in purview of Consumer Protection Act: NCDRC

October 18, 2022 16680 Views 1 comment Print

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission observed that Educational matters do not come within the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and therefore Educational Institute would also not fall within the purview of it.

Complaint against Insurance Company maintainable as insurance contract is a indemnity contract

October 18, 2022 8034 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission have observed that contract of insurance is a contract of indemnity and, therefore, there is no question of commercial purpose in obtaining insurance coverage. Therefore, the complaint against Insurance Company is maintainable.

Government Advisory: Ban on TV Ads for Online Betting Platforms

October 3, 2022 354 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest government advisory prohibiting TV channels from airing advertisements related to online betting platforms. Learn about the legal implications and the potential risks involved.

Flipkart also Liable with sellers for Charging in excess of MRP

September 9, 2022 5079 Views 0 comment Print

In the present complaint, Opposite Parties have tampered with original MRP Price of oil sachet and charged extra amount more than MRP.

Misleading Weight Loss Programme Ads amounts to Unfair Trade Practice

August 29, 2022 3855 Views 0 comment Print

The act of the appellants of giving false assurances on one hand by way of misleading advertisements and on the other hand, obtaining declaration from the consumers qua no guarantee/assurance regarding the result and outcome of the programme, is a clear example of unfair trade practices adopted by them

Centre amends Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011

August 27, 2022 894 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment exempts the garment or hosiery industry selling in loose or open from 6 declarations required under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

Amount paid by buyer to be refunded on failure to timely complete the construction of flat

August 25, 2022 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Held that Complainant duly paid the amount, however, the developer failed in providing timely construction service. It is directed to refund the amount already paid by Complainant, along with interest @6% p.a.

Comparison of word Consumer under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 & Consumer Protection Act, 1986?

August 25, 2022 68364 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains word Consumer under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 & under Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and safeguard provided to Consumer

Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022

August 22, 2022 13722 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution vide its Notification dated 22nd August, 2022 has notified Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2022 to insert a new clause in rule 26 of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 which pertains to exemptions available in respect of certain packaged commodities. This notification shall […]

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