India: Central Consumer Protection Authority's investigation into Physicswallah over alleged deployment of dark patterns
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Jun 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
India
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Central Consumer Protection Authority issued fine of INR 5 lakh against Physicswallah over deploying dark patterns
On 1 June 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued an order imposing a penalty of INR 5 lakh on the educational technology platform Physicswallah in relation to certain website and mobile application practices identified as dark…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority