- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued an advisory prohibiting the advertising, promotion, and endorsement of illegal activities like betting and gambling.
- Betting and gambling are strictly prohibited under the Public Gambling Act, 1867, and online platforms promoting them face scrutiny.
- CCPA warns celebrities and influencers that endorsing online gambling holds equal liability for engaging in illegal activities.
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued advisories to media platforms against publicizing betting and gambling.
- Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022, apply to all advertisements irrespective of the medium used.
- Stringent measures under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, will be taken against violators including manufacturers, advertisers, and social media platforms.
- All stakeholders are urged to adhere strictly to the guidelines and refrain from promoting or endorsing illegal activities.
Current Affairs on 06 March, 2024