§ 89 Consumer Protection Act, 2019

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Section 89. Punishment for false or misleading advertisement

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Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Section number
89

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The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

89. Punishment for false or misleading advertisement.-

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.