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The Union Government mandates a self-declaration certificate for advertisers as per a Supreme Court order, requiring it for all new ads starting June 18, 2024. The certificate ensures ad compliance with regulations and prevents misleading claims. Advertisers must upload the certificate via specified portals, with existing ads exempt from this requirement.
Today (23rd April):The Supreme Court criticized the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for prescribing expensive and unnecessary medicines, urging the IMA to rectify its internal issues and uphold ethical standards. The court emphasized close scrutiny of cases where the IMA endorses costly treatments and directed licensing authorities and the IMA to be involved in a case addressing misleading health claims.
On Wednesday (10th April): The Supreme Court of India expressed concern for public well-being, particularly regarding misleading advertisements and unregulated products. Justices emphasized that violations of the law, such as exploiting people’s trust with misleading claims, will not be tolerated. This relates to a recent contempt plea against Patanjali for marketing its product, Coronil, as a COVID-19 cure, violating drug advertising regulations.
On Monday (1st April): The Marco Polo restaurant in Kolkata has been fined for overcharging on beer and water. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission imposed a penalty for violating Maximum Retail Price (MRP) regulations and service charge rules. The complainant was awarded a refund, mental distress compensation, and litigation charges, as the commission ruled in her favor.
The Kerala High Court has ordered the current Consumer Commission officials to continue serving until new appointments are made to ensure uninterrupted consumer protection services. Justice Basant Balaji stressed the importance of preventing hardships for citizens due to administrative vacancies. The decision aims to maintain the effectiveness of the redressal mechanism for consumer grievances.