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The Indian government has taken a firm stance against the growing misuse of manipulative design tricks—often called dark patterns—by online shopping platforms. In a press release dated June 7, 2025, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)...
The government plans to act against e-commerce companies after getting complaints about them breaking dark pattern rules during festive sales. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is investigating and will take action against those who violate...
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Govt to crack down on quick commerce firms over non-compliance with mandatory disclosures
The government plans to take action against quick commerce companies after receiving several consumer complaints about their lack of mandatory disclosures,͏͏ such͏͏ as͏͏ expiry͏͏...
Govt to launch mobile app to curb deceptive practices by online platforms
The Centre is purportedly gearing up to launch a mobile app that will notify users whenever online platforms attempt to deceive them through manipulative...
CCPA asks quick commerce giants for proof of ’10-minute’ delivery claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has reportedly directed quick commerce players Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Big Basket (BB Now) to provide evidence...
Central Consumer Protection Authority cracks down on liquor brands for violating surrogate advertising regulations
Following the discovery of several instances of liquor brands violating surrogate advertising regulations, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has called upon companies to...
Following CCPA notice, Amazon removes ‘Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’ sweets from listings
After getting a notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), Amazon has removed sweets sold under the name 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad'.The...
CCPA issues notice to Amazon for selling sweets as ‘Prasad’ from Ayodhya Ram Temple
The ecommerce giant Amazon has received a notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for marketing sweets online using the name "Shri Ram...
Govt cracks down on ‘dark patterns’ in e-commerce, labels it as unfair trading
The government has prohibited the utilization of "dark patterns" – intentionally crafted deceptive tactics – by e-commerce and all other online platforms during the...
Delhi High Court directs restaurants to replace ‘service charge’ with ‘staff contribution’ and imposes 10% cap on bills
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has mandated that the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) must substitute the...