Progress
Current status
under deliberation
03 Oct 2025under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
India
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Department of Consumer Affairs announced investigation into e-commerce platforms over alleged misleading dark patterns
On 3 October 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs announced an investigation into e-commerce platforms over alleged misleading dark patterns. The investigation applies to online retailers charging extra cash-on-delivery to mislead consumers. The…
- Department of Consumer Affairs announced investigation into e-commerce platforms over allegedly misleading dark patterns, Indian Department of Consumer Affairs (Non-official)