ARTICLE · 09 OCTOBER 2025

Consumer Authority Fines Drishti IAS For Deceptive UPSC Selection Advertisement

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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, is empowered to regulate misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices under Sections 18 and 21 of the Act.

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Aditya Suryavanshi

Legal Background

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, is empowered to regulate misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices under Sections 18 and 21 of the Act. The Authority aims to safeguard consumers' right to make informed choices and to ensure transparency in marketing communications.

Under Section 2(28), a misleading advertisement includes any false or deceptive claim that misleads consumers about the nature, quantity, or quality of a service. Coaching institutes and educational service providers have come under increasing scrutiny for exaggerated claims that influence students' decisions.

The Case: VDK Eduventures Pvt. Ltd. (Drishti IAS)

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