CPA 89 — Punishment for false or misleading advertisement

Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Statutory text

Any  manufacturer  or  service  provider who  causes  a  false  or  misleading  advertisement  to  be  made  which  is  prejudicial  to  the  interest  of consumers shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees; and for every subsequent offence, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to fifty lakh rupees.

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