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Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)

  • 21 Feb 2026

On 20th February 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority issued notices to six e-commerce platforms for listing restricted drone and GPS jammers in violation of consumer protection and telecom laws.

  • •The devices were allegedly listed in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and telecom regulations.
  • •Listings lacked mandatory licensing disclosures, equipment type approval and wireless certification details.
  • •The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is a statutory body established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, came into effect from 20 July 2020.
  • •Its primary role is to safeguard consumer rights and address unfair trade practices in India.