CCPA slaps Rs 54.6 lakh fine on 48 coaching centres, issues new norms to curb misleading ads, ET LegalWorld
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has slapped a fine of Rs 54.6 lakh on 18 coaching institutes for misleading advertisements and issued comprehensive guidelines to address malpractices in the coaching sector. The ‘Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in the Coaching Sector, 2024,’ aims to safeguard students and the public from deceptive marketing practices […]
CCPA unveils guidelines to prevent greenwashing, experts call it a step toward consumer protection, ET LegalWorld
On October 15, The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines for prevention and regulation of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims to address the issue of greenwashing and misleading environmental claims for regulating matters related to misleading advertisements which is prejudicial to the interest of public and consumers. “>The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) […]
Consumer watchdog CCPA orders Ola to offer refund choices, provide auto ride receipts, ET LegalWorld
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed ride-hailing platform Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides, the regulator said on Sunday. The CCPA, led by Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare, observed that Ola’s no-questions-asked refund policy only provided coupon codes for future rides, without giving consumers a […]
Shankar IAS Academy fined Rs 5 lakh over misleading UPSC result ad: CCPA, ET LegalWorld
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 advertisement related to the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2022. The decision was taken by the CCPA to protect and promote the rights of consumers, ensuring that no false or misleading […]