I saw a misleading advertisement about a health product in Nainital, how to complain?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Misleading advertisements are prohibited under Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011 and actionable before the consumer commission in Nainital. The Uttarakhand High Court has held that advertisements making false claims about efficacy or results violate consumer rights.

You can file a complaint with the Central Consumer Protection Authority or the state consumer forum, submitting the advertisement as evidence. The Uttarakhand High Court has endorsed penalties up to fifty lakh rupees for first-time violations and bans on repeated endorsements.

Celebrities endorsing misleading ads may also be held accountable under Uttarakhand Rent Control Act 2011. In Nainital, you can approach the District Commission for personal compensation or file a public interest complaint.