Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Legal issues, Issue: Misleading Advertisements
Context: The Supreme Court banned Patanjali Ayurved from marketing its products until further orders are passed.
Drugs & Other Magical Remedies Act, 1954 (DOMA):
- There is a prohibition against publishing misleading advertisements relating to a drug.
- Punishment: Up to six months imprisonment and/or fine.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA):
- Aim: Protecting the rights and interests of consumers.
- Prohibition of unfair trade practices: Outlaws misleading advertisements.
- Product liability: Holds manufacturers and sellers liable for harm caused by defective products.
- Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions (CDRCs): a mechanism for consumers to file complaints against businesses and seek redressal
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA): a central body to regulate matters related to consumer protection, investigate violations, and issue consumer safety notices.
