India: Central Consumer Protection Authority issued fine of INR 5 lakh against Physicswallah over deploying dark patterns
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority