An IVF clinic in Kolkata gave me wrong information about success rates, is that misleading?
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Misleading information about IVF success rates is an unfair trade practice under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and actionable before the consumer commission in Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court has held that IVF clinics must provide realistic success rates based on documented data. You must preserve the clinic's promotional material, consent forms, and treatment records. The Calcutta High Court has awarded compensation for financial loss and emotional distress caused by misleading IVF claims. Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, the commission can order refund of treatment costs and damages for deception. In Kolkata, you can also report the clinic to the state health authority for regulatory action.
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