Section 89 of Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Punishment for False or Misleading Advertisement

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Chapter-VII Offence and Penalties Section 89: Punishment for False or Misleading Advertisement. […]

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The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Chapter-VII Offence and Penalties

Section 89: Punishment for False or Misleading Advertisement.

*89. 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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*Come into force w.e.f. 24.07.2020.



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