Introduction In a crucial move toward strengthening consumer health rights, the Supreme Court of India on April 9, 2025, directed the Central Government to finalize regulatory norms for Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels (FOPNL) within three months. The decision stems from growing concern over India’s rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), many of which are linked to […]
Introduction The age-old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” seems fitting for the recent legal tussle between Matrimony.com Ltd. and People Interactive (I) Pvt. Ltd.1, the parent company of Shaadi.com. In the ruling dated January 10, 2025, the Madras High Court granted an interim injunction against misleading advertisements by Shaadi.com, particularly […]
The advertising landscape in India is no stranger to bold claims and ambitious creativity, but 2024 marked a turning point—a year when accountability caught up with imagination. Faced with mounting concerns over misleading advertisements, regulators have stepped in to draw a firm line between persuasion and deception. Whether it’s combating greenwashing, addressing unverified medicinal claims, […]