Concealment Of Material Information Violates Consumer Rights: CCPA Imposes Rs 7 Lakhs Fines on Vajiram And Ravi For Misleading Advertisements

The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a Rs 7 lakh penalty on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre for allegedly publishing misleading UPSC result advertisements, holding that the institute failed to disclose crucial details about courses attended by successful candidates featured in its promotional campaigns.

Misleading Impression Among Aspirants: CCPA Fines Vajirao & Reddy Rs,15 Lakh Over UPSC Results Ads

The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a Rs 15 lakh penalty on Delhi coaching institute Vajirao & Reddy for misleading advertisements on UPSC CSE 2023 results. Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare held the claims exaggerated student success, violating the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.