Section 2(47) — Unfair trade practice

Consumer Protection Act, 2019

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A trade practice which, for the purpose of promoting the sale, use or supply of any goods or services, adopts any unfair method or deceptive practice including false representation, misleading advertisements, and non-issue of bills.

In simple terms

Covers misleading ads, false claims, fake discounts, refusing to give a bill, and similar deceptive selling tactics.