🚨 LEGAL UPDATE | MISLEADING ADS UNDER SCANNER 🚨
A powerful ruling from the Jaipur Bench (Rajasthan) is set to change how misleading advertisementsare challenged in India ⚖️
🔥 Case Spotlight: Salman Khan v. Yogendra Singh Badiyal
💥 What the Court Made Clear:
👉 District Consumer Commissions (DCDRC) CANNOT hear cases on misleading advertisements
👉 Such matters fall EXCLUSIVELY under the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
👉 Any action taken without jurisdiction? ❌ Liable to be struck down
⚠️ Serious Procedural Lapse Highlighted:
No proper notice = ❌ Invalid proceedings
Even bailable warrants issued without service were stayed
🍂 Context:
Complaint raised against “Rajshree Pan Masala” advertisements for being misleading & harmful to public health
📢 Why You Should Care:
This judgment draws a clear red line — protecting both consumer rights and ensuring legal discipline in proceedings
⚖️ Takeaway for Practitioners:
Before filing, ask — “Do I have the right forum?”
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