Central Act
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Section 89. Punishment for false or misleading advertisement.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
In forceAll India (Central Act)
89. 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.