CP Act89
CP Act Section 89: Punishment for false or misleading advertisement
Punishment punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees; punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to fifty lakh rupees
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Verbatim · CP Act89. 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.
Cite as: Section 89, Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Act No. 35 of 2019)