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CCPA fines e-commerce platform for selling 'ordinary' sweets as Ram Mandir prasad
August 19, 2026 1:27 pm
An e-commerce platform has been penalised by the CCPA for allegedly misleading consumers over the sale of Ram Mandir prasad from Ayodhya.
CCPA imposes Rs 15 lakh fine on 2 coaching institutes for deceptive JEE, NEET ads
May 16, 2026 6:46 pm
Both institutes were directed to immediately withdraw the offending advertisements and ensure full disclosure in future promotional material. Both have since appealed the orders before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
CCPA imposes Rs 15 lakh penalty on this coaching industry for misleading advertisments
February 25, 2026 10:14 am
In its final order, the Authority noted that the institute concealed details in its promotional material, particularly the specific courses opted for by successful candidates.
CCPA notice to 6 e-commerce firms for selling wireless transmitting devices
February 21, 2026 4:02 am
The CCPA has directed the concerned entities to furnish details of procurement, import licences, invoices and regulatory approvals.
National security alert: Why Flipkart, Meta were just fined Rs 10 lakh over 'Illegal' walkie-talkie sales
January 16, 2026 9:21 am
Facebook Marketplace Under Legal Scanner: In two separate orders passed on January 1 and 14, the CCPA said that such listings have serious implications on national security, violate consumers’ right, amount to misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices.
IAS coaching institute fined Rs 5 lakh over misleading ad
October 04, 2025 1:34 am
In a statement, the CCPA highlighted that it has issued 54 notices to coaching institutes over misleading advertisements
Consumer watchdog warns coaching centres against misleading ads ahead of IIT-JEE results
April 18, 2025 7:09 pm
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a total penalty of Rs 77.60 lakh on 24 coaching centres over the past three years.
Vision IAS fined 3 lakh for misleading civil services exam advertisements
January 25, 2025 5:30 pm
The institute's advertisement claimed "10 in Top 10 selections in CSE 2020 from various programs of Vision IAS" and prominently displayed successful candidates and pictures.
Consumer authority warns celebrities, influencers to refrain from promoting betting, gambling
March 06, 2024 4:56 pm
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) warned all stakeholders that stringent action would be taken for endorsements of illegal activities, including betting and gambling.
'Prasad from Ayodhya Ram Mandir': Centre's notice to Amazon over sale of sweets with 'misleading claims'
January 20, 2024 1:07 pm
According to the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the CCPA — which is headed by Chief Commissioner Rohit Kumar Singh — has initiated action against Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd.
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