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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Drishti IAS To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading Ads On UPSC Results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt Ltd) for publishing misleading advertisements regarding the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.
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This Content Creator Flags Sunfeast Ad; Brand Removes It Within 24 Hours
The food influencer says Sunfeast's response could set a new standard for how brands handle misleading marketing.
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Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
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Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
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Baba Ramdev: The Yoga Guru And The Court Scrapes Behind His Business Empire
Meet Baba Ramdev - 'yoga guru', entrepreneur, and, over the past few years - a regular in courtrooms across India, courtesy patently misleading ads, unsubstantiated remarks about his Patanjali products' ability to 'cure' diseases such as COVID.
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Kerala Court Stays Proceedings Against Baba Ramdev In 'Misleading' Ads Case
The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed all proceedings in a lower court against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, his associate Acharya Balakrishna and their company Divya Pharmacy in a "misleading" advertisement case.
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On Misleading Ads , Supreme Court Deadline To States To Deal With Complaints
Observing that misleading advertisements could cause great harm to the society, the Supreme Court set a 2-month deadline for the states and union territories to create a grievance redressal mechanism to deal with complaints against such ads.
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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Get Notice Over Pan Masala Ad
A consumer disputes redressal commission in Jaipur has issued a notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over an allegedly misleading advertisement for Vimal Pan Masala.
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Centre Issues Guidelines To Crack Down On Misleading Ads By Coaching Centres
Under the new guidelines, coaching centres are prohibited from making false claims regarding courses offered, duration among others
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Shankar IAS Academy Fined Rs 5 Lakh Over Misleading UPSC Result Ad
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Sunday said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Shankar IAS Academy for issuing misleading advertisements related to the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2022.
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"We Are India's No 1...": IAS Coaching Centre Fined For "Misleading" Ad
A famous coaching institute for UPSC civil services exam preparation has been fined Rs 3 lakh for its "misleading" advertisements, the Centre said today.
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"Accept Apology, However...": Top Court Relief For Ramdev, And A Warning
Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balakrishna today got some relief in a misleading ads case related to Patanjali products after the Supreme Court closed the contempt case against them.
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"Deceptive" Ultra-Processed Food Ads In India Fuel Obesity, Diabetes: Report
The report finds that high salt food products and ultra-processed foods are misleading and can be "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" for people.
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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Drishti IAS To Pay Rs 5 Lakh Fine For Misleading Ads On UPSC Results
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt Ltd) for publishing misleading advertisements regarding the results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2022.
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This Content Creator Flags Sunfeast Ad; Brand Removes It Within 24 Hours
The food influencer says Sunfeast's response could set a new standard for how brands handle misleading marketing.
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Consumer Body Fines VLCC Rs 3 Lakh For Misleading Slimming Commercials
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.
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Rapido Fined Rs 10 Lakh By Consumer Protection Authority For Misleading Ads
Consumer protection authority CCPA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on ride-hailing platform Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, the consumer affairs ministry said on Thursday.
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Baba Ramdev: The Yoga Guru And The Court Scrapes Behind His Business Empire
Meet Baba Ramdev - 'yoga guru', entrepreneur, and, over the past few years - a regular in courtrooms across India, courtesy patently misleading ads, unsubstantiated remarks about his Patanjali products' ability to 'cure' diseases such as COVID.
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Kerala Court Stays Proceedings Against Baba Ramdev In 'Misleading' Ads Case
The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed all proceedings in a lower court against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, his associate Acharya Balakrishna and their company Divya Pharmacy in a "misleading" advertisement case.
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On Misleading Ads , Supreme Court Deadline To States To Deal With Complaints
Observing that misleading advertisements could cause great harm to the society, the Supreme Court set a 2-month deadline for the states and union territories to create a grievance redressal mechanism to deal with complaints against such ads.
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India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative
India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Get Notice Over Pan Masala Ad
A consumer disputes redressal commission in Jaipur has issued a notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over an allegedly misleading advertisement for Vimal Pan Masala.
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Centre Issues Guidelines To Crack Down On Misleading Ads By Coaching Centres
Under the new guidelines, coaching centres are prohibited from making false claims regarding courses offered, duration among others
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Shankar IAS Academy Fined Rs 5 Lakh Over Misleading UPSC Result Ad
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Sunday said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh on Shankar IAS Academy for issuing misleading advertisements related to the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2022.
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"We Are India's No 1...": IAS Coaching Centre Fined For "Misleading" Ad
A famous coaching institute for UPSC civil services exam preparation has been fined Rs 3 lakh for its "misleading" advertisements, the Centre said today.
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"Accept Apology, However...": Top Court Relief For Ramdev, And A Warning
Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balakrishna today got some relief in a misleading ads case related to Patanjali products after the Supreme Court closed the contempt case against them.
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"Deceptive" Ultra-Processed Food Ads In India Fuel Obesity, Diabetes: Report
The report finds that high salt food products and ultra-processed foods are misleading and can be "seductive, luring, manipulative or deceptive" for people.
