Section 89
Punishment for false or misleading advertisement.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
About this Act
An Act to provide for protection of the interests of consumers and for the said purpose, to establish authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers' disputes and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
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.