Misleading Statements Or Representations Must Be Shown To Prove Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) ruled that to establish unfair trade practices, consumers must demonstrate that misleading statements or representations were made. The decision highlights the burden of proof on complainants to show how false or deceptive practices impacted their decision-making and caused harm, underscoring the need for clear evidence in consumer protection cases.