India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalized 19 coaching institutes with a total of ₹61.60 lakh for misleading advertisements and issued notices to 45 more. This is part of a larger crackdown on unfair trade practices, with over ₹1.19 crore in penalties issued to date. The government is committed to protecting consumers through updated legislation and the National Consumer Helpline.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 17 direct-selling entities in India for allegedly violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021. This follows a government initiative to tighten regulations within the rapidly growing industry, aiming to protect consumers from deceptive practices and ensure compliance.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued new guidelines aimed at curbing misleading advertisements in the IAS coaching sector. These guidelines, which take effect immediately, hold coaching institutes accountable for false claims regarding course duration, success rates, and additional services. They also mandate transparency in advertising contracts and require institutes to disclose details about their facilities, resources, and infrastructure.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has announced stricter regulations for surrogate advertising of restricted products by celebrities and influencers in India. These new guidelines aim to protect consumers from misleading promotional tactics and hold influencers accountable for promoting products that are banned or restricted. The CCPA’s move comes in response to the growing trend of influencers promoting products indirectly through creative strategies, often evading existing advertising regulations. The article delves into the details of the new guidelines, their impact on the influencer marketing industry, and the implications for brands and consumers.
Comedian Kunal Kamra has publicly criticized Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal for the company’s failure to address customer grievances and refund issues, leading to a heated exchange. The Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has intervened, issuing a show-cause notice to Ola Electric after receiving over 10,000 complaints. The controversy reflects mounting pressure on Ola Electric amidst declining sales and mounting customer dissatisfaction.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalized Shankar IAS Academy ₹5 lakh for making false claims about its success rate and course details in its advertisements for the 2022 civil service exam. The academy’s advertisements claimed high success rates and highlighted the achievements of students, but the CCPA investigation found that many of these students had only enrolled in free programs or short-term courses. The CCPA is also working on guidelines for IAS coaching institutes to ensure transparency in their advertising and protect students from misleading claims.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalized Sriram’s IAS, a prominent coaching institute, for misleading advertisements regarding their UPSC Civil Services Exam results. The institute was found to have exaggerated their success rate by concealing information about the courses taken by successful candidates, leading to consumer deception.
The consumer affairs ministry is launching a podcast to raise awareness about fraudulent practices and educate consumers about their rights. The podcast will feature storytelling formats to explain the experiences of fraud victims and the resolution of their problems. It will be released on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has also launched an e-court facility for State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi. This e-court will facilitate easy e-filing of complaints by consumers for speedy and hassle-free resolution of their grievances.
Yoga guru Ramdev has issued a fresh apology in connection with the ongoing misleading advertisements case against him. This apology comes after the Supreme Court criticized Ramdev for his previous apology, calling it ‘not sincere.’ The Supreme Court had also directed the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to initiate appropriate legal action against Ramdev for making false and misleading claims in his advertisements.
