CCPA issues notices to coaching centres for misleading ads

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to some coaching institutes for violating the Consumer Protection Act and Guidelines for the Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. Following the recent declaration of results … Read more

Misleading ads: CCPA slaps Rs 77.6 lakh penalty on 24 coaching institutes

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties to the tune of Rs 77,60,000 on 24 coaching institutes for misleading advertisements in the country, the government informed on Tuesday. CCPA, established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has so far issued 46 notices to … Read more

BCI Warns Lawyers Against Social Media Ads, Celebrity Endorsements

SRINAGAR: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has strongly condemned and issued a strict warning against the trend of advocates promoting their services through social media, promotional videos and influencer endorsements, reported Bar & Bench. The BCI, in a press release issued on March 17, has expressly denounced the involvement of Bollywood actors and celebrities … Read more

Health Ministry asks IPL to ban direct and indirect ads promoting alcohol, tobacco

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has asked officials at the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertisements from upcoming sports events. Notably, the letter by Prof. (Dr.) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services urges Arun Singh … Read more

Rajasthan: One held for online fraud, lured victims via social media ads

Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) In a major cybercrime crackdown, the Nangal Rajawatan Police and cyber cell of Dausa district in Rajasthan arrested Vikas Saini (19), for online fraud. The accused was part of a gang that tricked victims by sharing fake advertisements of ladies’ kurtis on social media, leading them into financial scams. During the … Read more

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