Consumer Protection Act
Consumer Protection Act
VII · Section 89

Punishment for false or misleading advertisement

Synced on 07 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 89